Zesty Lemon Layer Cake
A moist Zesty Lemon Layer Cake bursting with bright lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- oven
- Mixing Bowls
- whisk
- Electric mixer
- Cake Pans
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cups buttermilk
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for frosting)
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk and sour cream.
- Divide batter between pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes.
- Remove cakes from pans and cool completely.
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually.
- Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Layer cakes with frosting. Frost top and sides.
- Garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
A moist, tender cake with bright lemon flavor. Fresh lemon juice and zest give the best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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