Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Lemon cakes have been enjoyed since ancient times and were often served at Roman weddings as a symbol of fidelity and love.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
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Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
