Description
A delicious lemon cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- zest of one lemon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and lemon zest in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Mix 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the 6 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons oil and 1 cup sugar into a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for about 4 minutes, or until the mixture is white and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating for about 15 seconds after each addition.
- Add half of the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Next, add the milk and lemon juice (it may look slightly curdled) and beat until smooth. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat until the batter starts to come together. Remove the beater and gently fold in the remaining ingredients with a spatula.
- Transfer batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top looks golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, brush the lemon syrup evenly over the cake. Let it cool completely before frosting.
- To make lemon syrup, mix the 3 tablespoons lemon syrup and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the butter and cream cheese into a medium bowl and beat with an electric beater until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the 4 cups confectioners sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and beat until thick and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Begin beating on low and then gradually increase to high.
- Spread the frosting on the sides and the top of the cake. Garnish with sliced fresh lemons to decorate.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Using fresh lemon juice will enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg