Description

Indulge in the blissful taste of our Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting – a delightful dessert that captures the essence of sunshine. This cake boasts soft, fluffy layers infused with zesty lemon flavor, perfectly complemented by a rich and creamy lemon cream cheese frosting. Ideal for any celebration or as a sweet treat to brighten your day, this cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Elevate your baking game with this refreshing and vibrant citrus dessert that will leave everyone craving more.

Ingredients

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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 (for frosting)
1 1/2 tsp lemon extract (for frosting)
1 1/2 heaping tsp lemon zest (for frosting)
4–5 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1–2 tsp lemon juice (for frosting if needed)
4–5 drops yellow food coloring (optional for frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, butter-flavored shortening, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined—you want to avoid overmixing.
Combine white vinegar and hot lemon water in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into the batter along with food coloring if you choose to use it.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for about 25–30 minutes or until the centers are just set.
Once baked, let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in vanilla extract, lemon extract, zest, and powdered sugar until smooth. Adjust consistency with lemon juice if necessary.
After cakes are completely cooled, frost each layer generously with your luscious lemon cream cheese frosting. If desired, garnish with fresh lemon slices for an extra touch!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg