Luscious Lemon Cake Recipe

Name: Luscious Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 egg yolks; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

8 egg yolks
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Beat egg yolks at high speed with an electric mixer 4 minutes or until thick and pale.
2
Beat butter at medium speed until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add beaten egg yolks, beating well.
3
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with 3/4 cup milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp. lemon zest, 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Spoon batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 12 to 17 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks, and let cool 1 hour or until completely cool.
5
Spread Luscious Lemon Frosting between layers of cake. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 egg yolks, 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 2 1/2 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, Luscious 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.

Luscious Lemon Cake

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