Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, a cake that captures the essence of sunny days. This moist and fluffy dessert boasts a zesty lemon flavor complemented by a smooth, creamy frosting, making it perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual afternoon teas. The tender layers are not only delicious but also visually appealing when garnished with fresh lemon slices. With its easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping treat that will leave friends and family asking for seconds.
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 oven to 325°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, butter-flavored shortening, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients along with buttermilk until just combined.
- Combine white vinegar with hot lemon water in a separate bowl, then stir this into the batter along with food coloring if desired.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until centers are just set.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about ten minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Gradually mix in vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost each cooled cake layer generously with the lemon cream cheese frosting. Garnish with fresh lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg