Luscious Lemon Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Luscious lemon cake features bright citrus flavors with tender crumb, perfect for celebrations or afternoon tea, appealing to citrus lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 8 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup butter or oleo
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Beat egg yolks at high speed with a mixer for 4 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Beat butter at medium speed until creamy.
  3. Gradually add sugar; beat well.
  4. Add egg yolks and beat well.
  5. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  7. Stir in lemon juice, lemon rind, and vanilla.
  8. Spoon batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18 to 20 minutes, or until tests done.
  10. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
  11. Frost top, sides, and between layers with Lemon Frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

792 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.4g 31% DV
Total Fat 45.1g 58% DV
Carbs 70g 25% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 21.5g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12505.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 317.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 708.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 168.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 13.9mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 3.2mcg 16% DV
Calcium 1675.8mg 100% DV
Iron 9.7mg 54% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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