Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect dessert that brightens any occasion. This vibrant cake features moist layers infused with zesty lemon flavor, complemented by a tangy and creamy frosting. Ideal for birthdays, spring gatherings, or as a sweet treat for yourself, this cake promises to impress with its cheerful appearance and exquisite taste. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1–2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon extract
- 1 heaping tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1/3 cup hot lemon water (2 tbsp lemon juice mixed with 1/3 cup hot water)
- 4–6 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1 1/2 heaping tsp lemon zest
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice (if needed)
- 4–5 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, vegetable oil, shortening, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest until fluffy.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in a mixture of white vinegar and hot lemon water along with food coloring if desired.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until centers are set.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg