Description
Experience the bright and refreshing delight of Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. This scrumptious cake features tender, fluffy layers infused with zesty lemon flavor, perfectly complemented by a rich cream cheese frosting that adds a luscious finish. Ideal for celebrations or a sweet indulgence at home, this cake captures the essence of spring in every bite. With its vibrant yellow color and creamy texture, it promises to impress family and friends alike, making any occasion feel special.
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 cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and butter-flavored shortening until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest; mix well.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in white vinegar mixed with hot lemon water; add food coloring if desired.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until fluffy; add extracts, lemon zest, powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake layers generously with lemon cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg