Transform life’s lemons into a delightful Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting! This recipe isn’t just a treat for your taste buds; it’s a tribute to cherished memories. Originally created for my lemon-loving grandmother, this cake combines the tangy zest of lemons with the creamy richness of cream cheese frosting. Its sunny, bright yellow hue radiates joy and is perfect for any summer gathering, picnic, or potluck.
This cake isn’t overly sweet, striking the perfect balance with its moist, light texture and lemony flavor. It’s become a family favorite, a way to honor my grandmother’s memory and her fondness for lemon desserts. Each time we bake it, we celebrate her legacy.
Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
Ingredients:
Cake Flour: 1 ¾ cups
Baking Powder: 1 tsp
Baking Soda: ½ tsp
Salt: ½ tsp
Unsalted Butter (room temp): ½ cup
Sugar: 1 cup
Large Eggs (room temp): 2
Egg Whites (room temp): 2
Fresh Lemon Juice: ⅓ cup
Buttermilk: ½ cup
Lemon Zest: 2 tbsp
Vanilla Extract: ½ tsp
For Frosting:
Cream Cheese (room temp): 8 oz
Unsalted Butter (room temp): 4 oz
Powdered Sugar: 3 cups
Fresh Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp
Lemon Zest: 1 tsp
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350° F and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the eggs and egg whites, mixing well after each addition.
Blend in the lemon juice, buttermilk, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Combine the dry and wet ingredients until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Frosting:
Beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
Gradually mix in powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
Frost the cooled cake layers.
This Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a perfect blend of refreshing lemon and smooth cream cheese. It’s an easy recipe that’s bound to impress and bring smiles. Share this delightful dessert with your loved ones – it’s sure to be a hit!