Lemon Lover'S Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Lover'S Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 3 cups sifted cake flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; Filling; 1 (10 ounce) jar lemon curd; Frosting; 2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

Cake
3 cups sifted cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Filling
1 (10 ounce) jar lemon curd
Frosting
2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1
Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl and set aside.
2
Cream butter, sugar, and grated lemon zest with an electric mixer in separate mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.
3
Beat eggs in 1 at a time, thoroughly.
4
With electric mixer on low, add flour mixture in thirds, alternating with buttermilk.
5
Add vanilla and beat until smooth.
6
Divide batter evenly between 2 buttered and floured 9 inch cake pans.
7
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cakes are golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Cool.
9
Removed cooled layers from pans.
10
Cut layers in half horizontally with a serrated knife.
11
Spread lemon curd evenly between the layers and stack on serving plate.
12
Whip cream and confectioner's sugar together.
13
Frost sides and top with whipped cream.
14
Cover top and sides with sliced almonds, if desired.

2558

kcal

Calories

187

Fat

200

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 3 cups sifted cake flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Lemon Lover'S Layer 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 Lover'S Layer Cake

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