Description
This Lemon Cake is a delightful treat with its bright citrus flavor, easy preparation, and use of fresh ingredients. Enjoy a slice for dessert or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅓ cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 2 lemons zested and juiced
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup low-fat buttermilk
- 5 egg whites
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups unsalted butter cool but pliable
- 1 cup lemon curd prepared or store-bought
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F for convection or 350°F for conventional. Grease cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon zest with granulated sugar by rubbing until fragrant and damp.
- Sift cake flour, kosher salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and lemon sugar on medium-low speed for 3-4 minutes until light in color and texture.
- Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly mixing on medium speed after each addition, and scrape the bowl well after every other egg.
- Lower the mixer speed to add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with buttermilk mixed with lemon juice in two additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold the batter with a spatula to ensure smoothness.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans, and bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and the center springs back gently. Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For a richer frosting, consider adding cream cheese to the buttercream mixture.
This cake pairs beautifully with fresh berries on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg