Old Fashioned Triple Lemon Cake Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Triple Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon zest, divided; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (must use fresh); 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (must use fresh); 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened; fresh strawberries (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon zest, divided
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (must use fresh)
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (must use fresh)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
fresh strawberries (optional)

1
Beat 3/4 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixture until creamy; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tbsp lemon zest, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
2
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the butter mixture. Mix at low speed until blended. Stir in the lemon extract. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 inch round cakepan with 2 inch sides.
3
Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from pan. Place cake on a wire rack on a baking sheet.
4
Combine 2/3 cup powdered sugar and 1/3 cup lemon juice in a small bowl, stirring until blended. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the warm cake. Let the cake cool completely.
5
Combine 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 1/2 tbsp butter, and remaining 1 tbsp lemon zest in a medium bowl; beat well. Spread on top of the cooled cake. Serve with strawberries if desired.

1052

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons lemon zest, divided, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Triple 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.

Old Fashioned Triple Lemon Cake

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