Lemon Frosted Cake Recipe

This Lemon Frosted Cake Recipe features a moist and fluffy cake layered with a zesty lemon frosting. It’s perfect for celebrations or as a delightful dessert for any occasion.

The cake is simple to make and combines the refreshing flavor of lemon with a sweet, creamy frosting, making it a favorite among cake lovers.

Delicious Lemon Cake with Frosting

This cake recipe yields a light and airy lemon cake that is topped with a smooth lemon frosting. The preparation time is approximately 20 minutes, and the baking time is about 30 minutes, serving 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Zest of 2 lemons
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
For the Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Milk: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until smooth. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious lemon frosted cake!