Best 2 Lemon Cake Recipe Easy Recipes

Lemon cakes are a delightful treat that can brighten any day. With their vibrant citrus flavor and fluffy texture, they are a favorite among dessert lovers. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, finding the perfect recipe for a lemon cake can be a daunting task. To help you on your journey, we've compiled a list of the best lemon cake recipes that are both easy to make and sure to impress your taste buds.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

EASY LEMON SHEET CAKE RECIPE

Easy Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe image

Light and fluffy lemon sheet cake topped with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Camille

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (15.25 ounce) lemon cake mix
4 eggs
1 (15.75 ounce) can lemon pie filling
1 (8 ounce) pkg. cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and the eggs and mix until fully incorporated.
Fold in pie filling until well combined.
Spread into a half sheet pan (18"x13"x1") sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Let cool for 30 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla beat until smooth and fluffy.
Spread frosting on top of cooled cake, cut into slices and serve.

EASY ITALIAN LEMON POUND CAKE RECIPE - (3.7/5)

Easy Italian Lemon Pound Cake Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by á-11186

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons ( about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300°F. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla, ginger, and lemon zest. Mix half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Mix in the buttermilk and then add in the remaining flour mixture. Mix just until the flour disappears. Pour the cake batter into a bundt pan that has been generously sprayed with baking spray. Bake for 70 to 80 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Turn the cake over on a cake platter. Spread the lemon glaze over the warm cake so that the glaze can soak into the cake. Let the cake cool completely and drizzle the lemon cream cheese frosting over the cake.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest.
Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients combine more easily and create a smoother batter.
Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
For a more intense lemon flavor, add a tablespoon of lemon extract to the batter.
Decorate the cake with fresh lemon slices, lemon zest, or powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

Lemon cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, refreshing, and bursting with lemon flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious lemon cake that will be enjoyed by everyone.