An Irresistible Lemon Cake Delight

An Irresistible Lemon Cake Delight

Introduction

If you love bright, citrusy desserts that strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, this Lemon Cake with Lemon Filling and Lemon Butter Frosting is about to win your heart. It’s soft and fluffy, layered with a bold lemon filling, and finished with a creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. This cake feels special enough for celebrations yet comforting enough to bake just because. Every slice delivers a fresh burst of lemon that keeps you coming back for more.

Ingredients

For the Lemon Cake:

• 360 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
• 12 g (3 tsp) baking powder
• 5 g (1 tsp) salt
• 75 g (⅓ cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 250 g (1¼ cups) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
• 240 ml (1 cup) milk
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest

For the Lemon Filling:

• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 80 ml (⅓ cup) fresh lemon juice
• 8 g (1 tbsp) cornstarch
• 70 g (5 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
• 3 egg yolks

For the Lemon Butter Frosting:

• 240 g (2 cups) confectioners’ sugar
• 75 g (⅓ cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) milk

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