Description
Lemon Curd Cake
Loaded with bright lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, this Lemon Curd Cake is bursting with lemon flavor in every bite. Lemon lovers will adore the layers of tender lemon cake, the tangy lemon curd filling, and the creamy lemon buttercream frosting. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday, Easter, or just a sunny pick-me-up, this cake will bring a burst of brightness to your day!
Lemon Cake:
Zest of 2 lemons
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup whole milk
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
6 large egg whites
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups bleached cake flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
12 tbsp unsalted butter
Filling:
2 cups lemon curd
Buttercream:
16 tbsp unsalted butter
4 oz cream cheese
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
⅛ tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake pans.
2. Mix lemon zest and sugar. Combine milk, lemon juice, egg whites, and vanilla.
3. Mix dry ingredients, add butter, and gradually add wet ingredients.
4. Divide batter and bake for 18-22 mins.
5. Cool and frost with buttercream and lemon curd.
Prep Time: 45 mins
Kcal: 754
