Description
Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of spring. This fluffy, moist cake, infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, is enveloped in a creamy, tangy frosting that adds a luscious finish. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat to brighten your day, this cake is not only beautiful but also incredibly delicious. Its airy texture and vibrant flavors make it a crowd-pleaser—ideal for birthdays, picnics, or cozy afternoons at home. With simple instructions and easy-to-find ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert that will impress family and friends alike.
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. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, shortening, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Stir in vinegar and hot lemon water.
- Divide batter between prepared pans; bake for 25–30 minutes until centers are set.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually mix in vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes and decorate with lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg