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Zesty Lemon Cake with Luscious Curd Frosting


  • Author: recipesnew
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings

Description

Indulge in this refreshing lemon cake, crowned with creamy lemon curd frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it brings a burst of citrus joy in every bite!


Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Lemon Zest
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Eggs
  • Heavy Cream
  • Lemon Curd

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time; add lemon zest with the last egg.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix fresh lemon juice and heavy cream, then add to the batter until smooth.
  6. Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in cooled lemon curd until fluffy.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering the first cake with frosting, topping with the second layer, and frosting sides and top as desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. Add poppy seeds for texture or lime juice for an alternative citrus flavor.