Description
Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a dazzling dessert that brings a burst of citrus flavor to any gathering. This cake features moist, fluffy layers infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, complemented by a rich cream cheese frosting. Its vibrant color and zesty taste make it an ideal choice for birthdays, spring celebrations, or simply as a delightful treat for yourself. Easy to prepare, this cake is sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion with its irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and butter-flavored shortening until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture and add buttermilk until just incorporated.
- Mix white vinegar with hot lemon water; add to the batter along with food coloring if desired.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes generously with lemon cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg