Description
Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd Frosting is a delightful and zesty treat that brightens any occasion. Its tangy flavor paired with creamy frosting makes it a must-try dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- 4. Gradually blend in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- 5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. For the frosting, beat powdered sugar and butter until creamy, then mix in cooled lemon curd.
- 7. Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and around the sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Citrus
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg