Lemon Lover’s Layer Cake

Lemon Lover’s Layer Cake is a classic dessert that combines the refreshing taste of lemons with a light and fluffy cake. It is 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 Lover’s Layer Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: 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
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Whole Milk
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Zest
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• Fresh Berries (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Fold in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar and heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the whipped cream mixture on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers.
10. Garnish with fresh berries, if desired.
11. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. 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.