Description
Lemon Dream Cake is a delightful dessert that combines zesty lemon flavor with a moist, fluffy texture. Each slice brings a burst of sunshine and happiness, making it perfect for any occasion. This simple yet impressive cake is sure to steal the spotlight at your next gathering. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with fresh berries for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, mix powdered sugar with softened butter, then add lemon juice and vanilla extract to reach desired consistency.
- Frost the top of one layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg