Meyer Lemon Snack Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Meyer lemons are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, resulting in a sweeter and less acidic flavor compared to regular lemons.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Meyer Lemon Snack Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Meyer lemon juice
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 8 cup Cream cheese, softened
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk and lemon juice.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the lemon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
9. Slice and serve the Meyer Lemon Snack Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 37g13%

Sugars 25g

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.