Lemon Curd Layer Cake with Sour Cream Icing

Lemon curd layer cake is a classic dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with a rich and creamy icing. It’s a popular choice for special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Lemon Curd Layer Cake with Sour Cream Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, British Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cake flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Lemon curd
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Sour cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
4. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon curd and sour cream. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the lemon curd mixture over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining lemon curd mixture over the top.
7. In another small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Gradually add enough water to make a smooth icing consistency. Drizzle the icing over the top of the cake.
8. Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 45g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.