Transform life’s lemons into a delightful Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting! This recipe isn’t just a treat for your taste buds; it’s a tribute to cherished memories. Originally created for my lemon-loving grandmother, this cake combines the tangy zest of lemons with the creamy richness of cream cheese frosting. Its sunny, bright yellow hue radiates joy and is perfect for any summer gathering, picnic, or potluck.
This cake isn’t overly sweet, striking the perfect balance with its moist, light texture and lemony flavor. It’s become a family favorite, a way to honor my grandmother’s memory and her fondness for lemon desserts. Each time we bake it, we celebrate her legacy.
Lemon Velvet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
Ingredients:
Cake Flour: 1 ¾ cups
Baking Powder: 1 tsp
Baking Soda: ½ tsp
Salt: ½ tsp
Unsalted Butter (room temp): ½ cup
Sugar: 1 cup
Large Eggs (room temp): 2
Egg Whites (room temp): 2
Fresh Lemon Juice: ⅓ cup
Buttermilk: ½ cup
Lemon Zest: 2 tbsp
Vanilla Extract: ½ tsp
For Frosting:
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