Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. This exquisite dessert features light and airy cake layers infused with zesty lemon flavor, complemented by a rich and creamy frosting that brings an irresistible sweetness. Perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or simply as a sweet treat, this cake is a sure crowd-pleaser that embodies the essence of springtime. The vibrant yellow color and luscious cream cheese frosting make it not only a delicious dessert but also a stunning centerpiece. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this citrusy celebration today!
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 (163°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar, oil, shortening, eggs, lemon extract, and zest until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until centers are set.
- Allow cakes to cool before preparing the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla extract, lemon extract, zest, and powdered sugar.
- Frost cooled cake layers generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg