Description
Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a light and refreshing dessert that brings a burst of citrus flavor to your table. This moist, fluffy cake pairs beautifully with tangy cream cheese frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for any celebration or a delightful treat for everyday enjoyment. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and remaining lemon juice until smooth. Frost cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg