Description
Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that brings a burst of sunshine to your table. This moist, fluffy cake features layers infused with zesty lemon flavor, perfectly complemented by a creamy and tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. Ideal for birthdays, spring celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat, this cake not only dazzles the eyes with its vibrant yellow hue but also delights the palate with its refreshing taste. With simple preparation steps and essential kitchen tools, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert. Whip up this irresistible cake and impress your family and friends at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with buttermilk until just combined.
- Stir in the white vinegar and hot lemon water; add food coloring if desired.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and adjust with lemon juice if needed.
- Frost cooled cake layers and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg