LEMON CAKE WITH LEMON FILLING AND LEMON BUTTER FROSTING
🍋 Love lemon? This cake is bursting with bright citrus flavor from top to bottom—with fluffy lemon layers, tangy lemon filling, and a creamy lemon butter frosting that’s pure sunshine in every bite! ☀️🍰
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
For the Lemon Filling:
½ cup lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Lemon Butter Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Make the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
Prepare the Lemon Filling:
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, eggs, and cornstarch. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Cool before using.
Make the Frosting:
In a mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then lemon juice, zest, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the lemon filling over the top. Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with lemon butter frosting.
Serve:
Slice and enjoy this bright, tangy, and buttery lemon cake—a refreshing treat for any celebration!
🍽️ Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ A zesty delight perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you're craving citrus!
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