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Lemon Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This light, airy Lemon Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat perfect for any occasion, offering a tantalizing citrus zing in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's well softened for easy mixing.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add lemon zest and mix well.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then pour in the buttermilk and lemon juice, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In the meantime, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
Assembly
  1. Once cakes are completely cooled, stack them. Spread half the frosting on the first layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
  2. Slice and serve to enjoy the delightful flavors!

Notes

Get zesty with the lemon zest for that punchy flavor! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.