Lemon Cake

Name: Lemon Cake
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 Tbsp lemon zest (from one large lemon or 2 medium); 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs (room temperature); 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup milk (room temperature); 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed, from one large lemon); 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp lemon zest (from one large lemon); 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (cubed); 8 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; pinch salt; 2 cups milk; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature); lemon slices

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:35min

Luscious lemon cake layers, homemade lemon curd, with light and fluffy frosting make this Lemon Cake an instant classic that you need in your repertoire!

Updated at: Fri, 29 May 2026 14:25:34 GMT