Lemon daisy cake is a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of lemon and daisy flowers to create a unique and refreshing dessert. This delightful cake is not only beautiful to look at, with its cheerful yellow hue and delicate daisy decorations, but it also offers a burst of citrusy sweetness that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you're looking for a special occasion dessert, an afternoon snack, or a gift for a loved one, lemon daisy cake is sure to impress with its delightful combination of flavors and visual appeal.
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LEMON LAYER CAKE
Although its style varies from diner to diner, lemon layer cake is a regular item on the lunch counter. This version is full of pure lemon flavor: moist lemon cake layers filled with a tart, creamy filling, all covered with a lemon buttercream frosting. Serve with good-quality vanilla ice cream, if you like.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. To make the lemon cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans. Dust the pans with flour and tap out the excess.
- 2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir together the dry ingredients with a whisk. Set aside.
- 3. In an electric stand mixer, using the paddle attachment or beaters, beat the butter on medium speed for about 30 seconds, or until creamy. Gradually add the sugar, increase the speed to medium-high, and continue to beat until the mixture is light, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4. Add the whole eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and lemon zest. Reduce the speed to low and gradually beat in he lemon juice (the batter will appear curdled at this point smooth out after you add the dry ingredients). Beat in the dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with milk in 2 additions. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for another 10 seconds. Scrape the batter into the prepared pans.
- 5. Bake the cakes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans on wire racks for 20 minutes. Invert the cakes onto the rakcs and cool completely.
- 6. To make the lemon filling, in a medium nonreactive saucepan, whisk together the yolks and sugar until combined. Whisk in the lemon juice, butter, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mixture turns opaque, thickens, and coats the back of the spoon. Do not let the filling boil, or it will curdle. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Stir in the lemon zest and allow the filling to cool.
- 7.Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the surface, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until chilled.
- 8. In a clean bowl of the electric mixer, using the whisk attachment or beaters, beat the heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form. Remove the lemon filling from the refrigerator and whisk until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the filling. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the filling until ready to assemble the cake.
- 9. To make the lemon frosting, in the large bowl of the electric mixer, using the paddle attachment or beaters, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 30 seconds. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar on low speed. Add the cream, lemon juice, vanilla, and lemon zest. Increase the speed to medium-high, and beat for about 3 minutes, or until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10. To assemble the cake, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Pile the lemon filling onto the center using a small offset metal spatula, and spread it into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge of the cake layer. Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the lemon frosting. (If some of the filling oozes out from the middle, just blend it with the frosting around the sides of the cake.) Serve the cake immediately, or refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.
MOIST LAZY DAISY CAKE
We always called this Mama's "never fail" recipe. I guess the same holds true for me, since I've entered this lazy daisy cake in contests and won with it. This tasty dessert is popular in our family, and it always brings back fond memories of Mama. -Carrie Bartlett, Gallatin, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low just until combined. Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan until butter melts. Add to batter; beat thoroughly (the batter will be thin). Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until cake tests done, 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly. For frosting, blend all ingredients well; spread over warm cake. Broil about 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LAZY DAISY CAKE
We couldn't wait until Mom sliced this old-fashioned cake with its caramel-like frosting, loaded with chewy coconut. Even after one of Mom's delicious meals, one piece of this cake wasn't enough. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. In a saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Add to batter and beat until combined. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
DAISY CAKE
Very few ingredients, but this bundt cake is a cholesterol nightmare! But really...who cares if it tastes good? This gets frosted with lemony glaze. YUMMMY!
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 bundt, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a large mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in lemon extract. Add remaining ingredients. Blend at low speed just until thoroughly combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in the center. Cool 30 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely and drizzle with glaze.
- For glaze: In a small bowl, place the extract and powdered sugar; stir in only enough water to make proper drizzling consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 164.8, Sodium 227.9, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 34.9, Protein 4.7
LEMON DAISY CUPCAKES
Fill and frost white cupcakes with a creamy, lemony mixture, then decorate with wafer cookies and mini marshmallows to make these pretty, springtime daisy cupcakes.
Provided by Nilla
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on pkg. for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 min. Meanwhile, dip 12 wafers in chocolate; set aside.
- Beat pudding mixes and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 2 cups COOL WHIP; spoon 1-1/2 cups into resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; cut off small corner from bottom of bag.
- Pipe about 1 Tbsp. pudding mixture into center of each cupcake. Frost with remaining pudding mixture.
- Decorate cupcakes with wafers, marshmallows and any remaining melted chocolate to resemble daisies. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 268.4 mg, Sugar 25 g
LEMON PINEAPPLE DAISY BITES
Little bites of heaven! Mini-cupcakes with wonderful lemon and pineapple flavors. Fun for kid chefs and great for celebrations!
Provided by Dole
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dole Pineapple
Time 32m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line mini-muffin pan with mini-cupcake papers (1-1/2 inch in diameter).
- Stir together pineapple with juice, cake mix, gelatin, eggs, water and oil in large bowl. Spoon level tablespoon into each cupcake paper.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on wire racks. Pipe frosting creating a small flower on top of each cake bite, decorate with sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 95.8 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
Tips:
- To achieve a perfectly moist and fluffy cake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. This allows them to blend seamlessly and emulsify properly.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a dense, tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- For a golden-brown crust, brush the top of the cake with melted butter or milk before baking.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan thoroughly. You can also use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the cake to check for doneness. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This helps the frosting set properly and prevents it from melting.
Conclusion:
The Lemon Daisy Cake is a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of lemon zest and juice with a moist, fluffy cake base. Its simplicity and versatility make it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you prefer a classic glaze or a decadent cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. With careful attention to detail and a touch of creativity, you can create a stunning centerpiece that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that leads to a slice of pure bliss. Happy baking!
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