Easy Lemon Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Easy Lemon Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 250 g butter; 150 g golden caster sugar; 250 g self-rising flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 4 large eggs; Zest of 1 lemon; 1-2 tsp milk; 250 g cream cheese (softened ); 225 g unsalted butter (softened ); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 75 g powdered sugar; 150 g sugar; Juice of 3-5 lemons; 120 g unsalted butter (diced ); 3 medium eggs; 100 ml water; 2 lemon peels; 3 tbsp sugar; Edible flowers

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:30min

This easy lemon layer cake features three moist sponge layers with tangy lemon curd filling and cream cheese frosting. Perfect homemade dessert for Easter, Mother's Day, and spring celebrations - looks impressive but uses simple ingredients!

Updated at: Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:01:22 GMT