Mean Chef’s Triple Lemon Layer Cake

Lemons are not only a great source of vitamin C, but they also add a refreshing and tangy flavor to desserts like this Triple Lemon Layer Cake.

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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Mean Chef’s Triple Lemon Layer Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American 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
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Lemon extract
• 1 cup Lemon curd
• 2 cup Whipped cream
• for garnish Fresh berries

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 bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract.
4. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Once the cakes are cooled, spread lemon curd between the layers. Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream.
8. Garnish with fresh berries before serving.
9. Enjoy your Mean Chef's Triple Lemon Layer Cake!

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.