Lemon Layer Cake: The Easy, Indulgent Treat You Need Today
This lemon layer cake is the perfect easy dessert for any occasion, combining zesty lemon flavors with a moist cake texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra zing, add more lemon zest to the frosting.
- You can substitute buttermilk for whole milk for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg