Lemon Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 2 tsp unflavored gelatin; 3 Tb water; 1 c creme fraiche; 2 c lemon curd; Cake:; 2 c cake flour; 2/3c + 2/3 c granulated sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 8 eggs, separated; 2/3 c veg oil; 1/2 c fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp cream of tartar; Frosting: Make one

Servings: persons

Filling:
2 tsp unflavored gelatin
3 Tb water
1 c creme fraiche
2 c lemon curd
Cake:
2 c cake flour
2/3c + 2/3 c granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
8 eggs, separated
2/3 c veg oil
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
1 tsp cream of tartar
Frosting: Make one

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["To make filling: sprinkle gelatin over water and let sit 5 min. Gently heat until gelatin melted. Cool slightly. Place creme fraiche in bowl of electric mixer and whip until thick and fluffy. Add lemon curd and whip till combined. Slowly pour in melted gelatin while mixing. Refrigerate 2 hr or until let. Makes 3.5 c filling.", "", "To make cake: Preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour two 9"" pans. Line with parchment paper.", "Sift flour, 2/3 c sugar, baking powder and salt.", "Whisk 8 egg yolks, oil and lemon juice until combined. Add sifted dry ingredients and whisk till smooth.", "With electric mixer combine whites and cream of tartar. Whip on high until soft peaks. Add remaining 2/3 c sugar and whip until stiff peaks form; about 1-2 min more. Gently fold egg whites into the batter; do not overmix. Divide between prepared pans and bake 40-45 min or until cake springs back when touched in center. Cool for 10 min then remove from pans and cool completely.", "", "To assemble: split each layer in half. Stack with filling in between. Frost with your favorite light fluffy lemon frosting.", "Store refrigerated."]

1281

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 2 tsp unflavored gelatin, 3 Tb water, 1 c creme fraiche, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Cake

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