Description
Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a refreshing and delightful dessert that brings a burst of citrus flavor to any occasion. This moist, fluffy cake features layers of tender lemon-infused sponge, complemented by a luscious, creamy frosting that combines the tanginess of cream cheese with the zestiness of fresh lemons. Perfect for birthdays, spring celebrations, or just a sunny afternoon treat, this cake is easy to make and visually stunning. With its vibrant appearance and irresistible taste, it’s sure to be a showstopper at your next gathering.
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 the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 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 sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Stir in white vinegar mixed with hot lemon water and optional food coloring.
- Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until set.
- Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; mix in vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg