Lemon-Rosemary Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon-Rosemary Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, plus 2 tablespoons softened; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 egg yolk; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, plus 1/8 teaspoon; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 6 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary; FROSTING; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 8 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 teaspoons lemon peel, grated; 2 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, plus 2 tablespoons softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 egg yolk
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda, plus 1/8 teaspoon
1 1/2 cups sour cream
6 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
FROSTING
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
2 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Add eggs and yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition.
3
Beat in the lemon juice, peel and rosemary.
4
Transfer to three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
6
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
7
FROSTING:
8
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
9
Add the confectioners' sugar, lemon peel and juice; beat until smooth.
10
Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

3682

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

645

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: 1 cup butter, plus 2 tablespoons softened, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Rosemary 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-Rosemary Layer Cake

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