Description
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any celebration or sunny afternoon. This cake boasts tender, moist layers infused with vibrant lemon zest and a creamy, tangy frosting that elevates its flavor to new heights. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a picnic, or simply enjoying a slice at home, this cake is sure to captivate your taste buds and brighten your day. With its inviting aroma and stunning appearance, it’s not just a dessert; it’s an experience that brings the essence of spring to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1–2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon extract
- 1 heaping tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1/3 cup hot lemon water (2 tbsp lemon juice mixed with 1/3 cup hot water)
- 4–6 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1 1/2 heaping tsp lemon zest
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice (if needed)
- 4–5 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare two greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, oil, and butter-flavored shortening. Beat in eggs, then mix in vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest until fluffy.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Mix white vinegar with hot lemon water and stir into the batter along with food coloring if desired.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting with the cream cheese mixture made by beating softened cream cheese and butter with powdered sugar and lemon extracts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg