Lemon Cake Chicks

Name: Lemon Cake Chicks
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 2 h 2 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large lemons; 2 3/4 cups (352grams) all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened; 1 3/4 cups (350g) Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature (or warm in the microwave for 15-20 seconds); 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 5 cups Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar; 1 tablespoon of Lemon Zest; 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed Lemon Juice; 1-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or whole milk; Yellow food coloring; 3 ounces white modeling chocolate or fondant; 3 ounces orange modeling chocolate or fondant; 1 ounce black modeling chocolate or fondant

Instructions

Prep:1h 30minCook:32min

These adorable Lemon Cake Chicks will make your Easter table look festive and fun. Fluffy lemon cakes flavored with fresh lemon juice are topped with a lemon buttercream frosting and decorated with fondant. Get the kids involved in making this recipe and you'll end up with some memories as well as a delicious Easter dessert.

Updated at: Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:50:50 GMT