Best 8 Cake With Lemon Sauce Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful symphony of flavors in the form of a heavenly cake, perfectly paired with a luscious lemon sauce. This classic dessert combination offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it a timeless favorite for special occasions or casual gatherings. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of cake and lemon sauce, exploring variations, tips, and tricks to create a delectable masterpiece that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE



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I make this delicious apple cake with the apples we get from a local orchard. Growers here in Ohio produce a wide variety of apples, and they're all good!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE:
3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup raisins
LEMON SAUCE:
1 large lemon
2 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • For cake, beat eggs; add sugar, oil and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine the flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Add flour mixture to egg mixture all at once; blend and stir. Add apples, nuts and raisins to mixture; blend well. Pour batter into well-greased 11x7-in. baking pan (13x9-in. baking pan may be used); decrease baking time by 15-20 minutes. Bake at 375° for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, grate peel from lemon; measure out 1-1/2 teaspoons rind. Squeeze lemon; measure 3 tablespoons juice. Set aside. Beat egg yolks lightly; set aside. In separate bowl, blend sugar, cornstarch and salt. Measure water into saucepan; gradually stir in sugar mixture. Cook, stirring, until mixture boils clear and thickens. Remove from heat. Beat small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return yolk mixture to saucepan; cook and stir about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon peel, juice and butter. Pour sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICE CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
Juice of 3 lemons
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • For the spice cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the inside of a 10-inch Bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • Cream the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
  • Add the eggs to the creamed butter, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the sour cream, alternating with the flour mixture, beginning and ending with the flour and beating until no flour is visible -- don't overbeat.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan; tap the pan on the counter to remove any air pockets. Bake for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool slightly in the pan, 5 to 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack while still warm.
  • For the lemon sauce: Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar in the top of a double boiler over medium heat. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter. Cook until thickened, whisking often, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the cake warm or room temperature with the lemon sauce.

LEMON PUDDING CAKE I



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This is a family favorite for over 50 years. It makes a sauce on the bottom

Provided by Cali

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs, separated
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • Beat together egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon rind, and butter or margarine until thick and lemon colored. Combine sugar, flour, and salt; add alternately with milk to the yolk mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Blend egg whites into batter on low speed of electric mixer. Pour into 8 inch square baking dish.
  • Place a pan of hot water in the oven, and set the baking dish into the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

LEMON CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM OR RASPBERRY SAUCE



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From A. Lindsay Light Cooking. Baking it as I write!! You can replace the extra-thick yogurt by yogurt cheese. Delicious moist cake with a nice lemon flavour - Made holes on both sides of cake to make sure all the lemon syrup went in - was worried it would be too sour - but not at all!! The sauce with the yogurt is great too! For all lemon lovers - got to try this!!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup soft margarine
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup plain 1% yogurt
2 large lemons, rind of
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup extra-thick Greek yogurt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 medium lemon, rind of, grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 (300 g) packages frozen unsweetened raspberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs, yogurt and lemon rind. Mix flour with baking powder; beat into egg mixture alternatively with milk, making three additions of flour mixture and two of milk.
  • Spoon into greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan. Bake in 350F oven for 50 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand in pan on rack for 5 minutes.
  • Glaze: Stir lemon juice with sugar until sugar is dissolved. Invert cake onto rimmed plate; using toothpick, poke 1-inch deep holes in top of cake. Brush glaze over cake. Let cool. Serve with lemon cream or raspberry sauce.
  • Lemon Cream: In small bowl, combine yogurt, sugar, lemon rind and juice, stirring well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or for up to 3 days.
  • Raspberry Sauce: Thaw raspberries; drain and reserve 1/2 cup juice. Press berries through sieve over bowl to remove seeds. Stir in enough of the reserved juice to make sauce consistency. Stir in sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 105.3, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 41.6, Protein 4.5

LEMON SAUCE I



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Wonderful dessert sauce. Serve with gingerbread or cake.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Gradually stir in boiling water, then simmer over low heat until thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 31.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Our Test Kitchen updated this moist, delicious classic with a zippy lemon sauce that complements the cake's delicate ginger flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup butter, melted
SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, applesauce, molasses and butter; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with flour; add batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter until melted. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest and food coloring if desired; mix well. Serve with cake.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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I love this sauce on gingerbread or fresh fruit, especially strawberries. It is also good on pound cake and ice cream.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 grated lemon, rind of
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  • Stir in boiling water and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Boil 3 minutes until clear and thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon rind and salt.

LEMON CORNMEAL CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE AND CRUSHED-BLUEBERRY SAUCE



Lemon Cornmeal Cake with Lemon Glaze and Crushed-Blueberry Sauce image

Provided by Abigail Johnson Dodge

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Blueberry     Lemon     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Glaze:
1 1/2 cups (packed) powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon Juice
Cake:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
Crushed-Blueberry Sauce

Steps:

  • For glaze:
  • Combine powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in small bowl. Stir with spoon until smooth and paste-like, adding more lemon juice by 1/2 teaspoonfuls if glaze is too thick to spread. Set aside.
  • For cake:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides; line bottom with parchment. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl; whisk to blend. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, lemon peel, and vanilla in small bowl. Pour buttermilk mixture and melted butter into flour mixture. Using rubber spatula, gently fold liquids into flour mixture until just blended (do not stir). Scrape batter into pan; spread evenly.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean and cake pulls away from sides of pan, about 30 minutes.
  • Immediately run knife around sides of cake. Place rack atop cake in pan. Using oven mitts, hold pan and rack firmly together and invert cake onto rack. Remove pan from cake. Place another rack on bottom of cake; invert 1 more time so that cake is top side up. Stir glaze until blended. While cake is still very hot, drop glaze by tablespoonfuls onto cake; spread to within 1/2 inch of edge (some glaze may drip down sides of cake). Cool completely. Serve with Crushed-Blueberry Sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lemons: Meyer lemons or Eureka lemons are ideal for this recipe, as they have a bright, tart flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the cake.
  • Zest the lemons finely: Use a microplane or fine grater to zest the lemons. This will release the most flavor from the zest.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Make the lemon sauce while the cake is baking: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the cake warm with the lemon sauce: This is the best way to enjoy the flavors of this classic dessert.

Conclusion:

With its moist, tender crumb, bright lemon flavor, and creamy lemon sauce, this Lemon Cake with Lemon Sauce is a surefire hit. It's perfect for any occasion, from simple weeknight desserts to special celebrations. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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