Mile High Lemon Cake Recipe

Name: Mile High Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 6 cups Flour; 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 cups Butter, Softened; 1-3/4 cup Sugar; 4 whole Eggs; 1 cup Buttermilk; 1/3 cups Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest; 2 teaspoons Vanilla; FOR THE BUTTERCREAM:; 3 cups Butter, Softened; 3 teaspoons Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest; 6 cups Powdered Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Cream

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
6 cups Flour
2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Butter, Softened
1-3/4 cup Sugar
4 whole Eggs
1 cup Buttermilk
1/3 cups Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
2 teaspoons Vanilla
FOR THE BUTTERCREAM:
3 cups Butter, Softened
3 teaspoons Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed
2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
6 cups Powdered Sugar
3 Tablespoons Cream

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Spray three 9-inch cake pans with nonstick spray.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3
In another large bowl, combine butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs, buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
4
Slowly add in dry ingredients a little at a time until just combined. Do not over mix.
5
Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6
For the frosting, cream butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add heavy cream as needed to reach your desired consistency.
7
Cover top of the first layer with frosting. Repeat with second and third layers. Spread frosting evenly down the sides as well.
8
Pipe remaining frosting on top of cake. Garnish with sliced lemons if desired.

4096

kcal

Calories

292

Fat

354

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: FOR THE CAKE:, 6 cups Flour, 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Mile High 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.

Mile High Lemon Cake

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