Mini Lemon Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd
  • 8 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  2. Mist two 6" diameter cake pans with non-stick spray, and line the bottoms with circles cut from parchment paper.
  3. Place the cake flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of the KitchenAid(R) Artisan(R) Mini Stand Mixer and mix to combine.
  4. Add the softened butter, mixing on medium-low speed (using the flat beater) for about two minutes or until the mixture resembles damp sand.
  5. Stir in the eggs on medium speed, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula after each addition.
  6. Add the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix on medium-high speed for a minute to a minute and a half.
  7. Divide the batter equally between the two prepared pans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely then place one layer upside-down on a serving plate.
  9. Top with lemon curd, spreading the filling out evenly over the surface and leaving a 1/2" margin around the perimeter. Top with the remaining cake layer.
  10. Place the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of the Mini Stand Mixer and beat on medium speed with the flat beater until smooth.
  11. Stir in the powdered sugar on medium-low speed, one cup at a time. When all the sugar has been added, turn the Mini Stand Mixer up to medium-high and beat until fluffy and spreadable.
  12. Frost the cake with the cream cheese frosting and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

830 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 35.2g 45% DV
Carbs 124.6g 45% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 51.6g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19388.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 438.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 164.8mg 55% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1602.5mg 100% DV
Iron 8.7mg 48% DV

* % 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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