Classic Lemon Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Stir in lemon juice and zest.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Lemon Blueberry Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup fresh blueberries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Stir in lemon juice, zest, and blueberries.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Stir in lemon juice and zest.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Lemon Cheesecake Cake
Ingredients:
For the cheesecake layer:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
For the lemon cake layer:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan and a 9-inch springform pan.
For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in sour cream and set aside.
For the lemon cake layer, in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Stir in lemon juice and zest.
Pour half of the lemon cake batter into the prepared cake pan and the other half into the prepared springform pan.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the lemon cake batter in the springform pan.
Bake both pans for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cakes cool in pans for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Place the cheesecake layer on top of the lemon cake layer and serve.
Conclusion
Lemon cake is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you prefer it with blueberries, poppy seeds, or cheesecake, it’s easy to customize to your tastes. These unique and delicious lemon cake recipes are sure to impress even the most discerning foodies. So get baking and enjoy the zesty, tangy flavor of lemon in every bite!
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