Description
Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd Frosting is a delightful dessert that combines zesty citrus flavors with a creamy, luscious frosting—perfect for brightening any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Fresh lemon zest and juice
- Lemon curd (for frosting)
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream unsalted butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gently fold in lemon curd.
- Frost cooled cakes between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. - Customize your cake by adding fresh berries or herbs for extra flair. - Ensure the cake cools completely before frosting to prevent melting.