Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Lemon Velvet Cake, a light and fluffy dessert that perfectly balances tangy lemon with creamy frosting. This cake’s velvety texture and vibrant flavor make it an ideal centerpiece for any celebration or a delightful treat at home. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll impress your family and friends with this stunning dessert in just over an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by beating softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (96g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg