Best 12 Luscious Lemon Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that is the luscious lemon cake. Its tender, moist crumb, bursting with vibrant lemon zest and juice, tantalizes your taste buds with a delightful balance of sweetness and tang. The airy, fluffy texture of the cake, achieved through careful creaming and folding techniques, melts in your mouth, leaving a trail of lemony goodness. Whether you prefer a classic bundt cake, a delicate layer cake adorned with swirls of lemony frosting, or a simple loaf cake perfect for a cozy afternoon snack, this article will guide you to the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings for this timeless dessert.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

LUSCIOUS LEMON COFFEE CAKE



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The holidays are a time for special meals, but it's also a season of too little time! That's why this is my favorite coffee cake...year-round. It's so simple to prepare, but it's very flavorful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

TOPPING:
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
CAKE:
1 package yellow cake mix with pudding (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine topping ingredients and set aside. In a bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, eggs and oil. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle half of the topping over batter. Spoon remaining batter over topping and spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining topping. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts :

LUSCIOUS LEMON CAKE



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This cake is so moist and delicious, and is even better the second day!

Provided by Heather Walker

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
¾ cup water
½ cup lemon juice
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
  • Beat eggs until thick. Add pudding mix, cake mix, water, and oil; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes.
  • In the last 5 minutes of baking, prepare the glaze. Mix lemon juice and 3 cups confectioner's sugar in a saucepan. Heat to boiling. Pour hot glaze over hot cake, and let cool for approximately 1 hour. Carefully invert cake onto serving platter. Finish with a light dusting of confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.8 calories, Carbohydrate 74.1 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 440.9 mg, Sugar 52.4 g

LUSCIOUS LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE



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Evelyn Rose was arguably at the forefront of British/Jewish cooking and this recipe of hers NEVER FAILS! Perfect for those who love lemons! Can be served with or without the syrup; both are amazing. A little lemon juice can also be added into the cake mix for an extra lemony kick.

Provided by Cem176

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
175 g sugar
150 g softened butter or 150 g margarine
1 grated lemon, zest of
175 g self-raising flour
125 ml milk
1 pinch salt
150 g icing sugar
50 ml fresh lemon juice (about 1 1/2 large lemons)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Line the bottom of a well-oiled 23 x 13 x 7.5cm (9 x 5 x 3in) loaf tin with baking parchment.
  • Put the eggs and sugar in the bowl of the food processor and process for 2 minutes, scraping the sides down once with a rubber spatula. Take off the lid and drop spoonfuls of the soft butter or margarine on top of this mixture, together with the lemon zest, then pulse just until it disappears. The mixture should now resemble mayonnaise.
  • Add the flour, milk and salt, cover and pulse just until the mixture is smooth in texture and even in colour, scraping the sides down with a rubber spatula if necessary. Do not over-beat or the cake will be tough.
  • Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown on top and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and stand the tin on a cooling rack. To make the syrup, gently heat the sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan, stirring until a clear syrup is formed, about 3 minutes. Do not boil.
  • Prick the warm cake all over with a fork, then gently pour the syrup over it, until it has been completely absorbed.
  • Leave until cool, then carefully ease the cake from the baking tin and remove the baking parchment.
  • Just before serving, sift a little more icing sugar on the top. Serve in generous slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.4, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 95.1, Sodium 429.8, Carbohydrate 58.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 40.5, Protein 4.4

LUSCIOUS LEMON BUNDT CAKE W/LEMONY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I found this recipe in the March '06 Good Housekeeping Magazine and had to try it immediately! We all loved it! I made a few minor changes to the frosting: I used 4 cups sugar, 8 oz. cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and I also added some grated lemon peel (maybe 1 tsp.) Both cake and frosting were deliciously lemony! :)

Provided by MustangMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 -6 lemons
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Grease and flour 12-cup bundt pan.
  • Cake:.
  • From lemons, grate 2 tablespoons peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice.
  • Mix flour, salt and baking soda.
  • In bowl with mixer on low speed, blend sugar and butter. On high, beat 3 minutes.
  • On low, beat in eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla.
  • Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Fold in peel and juice.
  • Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cool in pan 15 minutes, then invert onto rack.
  • Frosting:.
  • In bowl, with mixer on low speed, blend sugar, butter and cream cheese.
  • Beat in juice and vanilla.
  • On high, beat until fluffy.
  • Spread over cooled cake.

LUSCIOUS LEMON CAKE ROLL



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A co-worker shared the recipe for this elegant cake roll. It's perfect for rounding out a special meal.-Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2/3 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar
CREAMY LEMON FILLING:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
7 drops yellow liquid food coloring, divided
1-1/2 cups whipped topping
1/2 teaspoon water
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in oil and lemon extract; set aside. , In another large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into egg yolk mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in towel, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a small bowl, combine the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest and 5 drops of food coloring. Fold in whipped topping. Unroll cake; spread half the filling over cake to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a platter. Spread remaining filling over cake., In a small bowl, combine water and remaining food coloring; add coconut. Stir until coconut is evenly tinted. Sprinkle the coconut over cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LUSCIOUS LEMON-BLUEBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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All natural yogurt is the secret to moist and delicious homemade coffee cake loaded with fresh blueberries.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Yoplait® All Natural Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blueberries
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray or grease 9-inch springform pan or 9-inch square pan.
  • In medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. In large bowl, beat yogurt, oil, lemon peel, lemon juice and egg with whisk. Stir flour mixture into yogurt mixture just until blended. Fold in blueberries. Spread batter in pan. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove side of springform pan.
  • In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g

LUSCIOUS LEMON LAYER CAKE



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This is my mom's variation of an old favorite. It's pleasantly tangy, but not too tart.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
FILLING:
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons water
3/4 teaspoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 9-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 18-20 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., For filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Gradually stir in lemon juice. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. , To assemble, cut cake in half lengthwise. Trim outside edges. Place one half on a serving platter. Top with the lemon filling. Top with remaining cake; spread with frosting.

Nutrition Facts :

LUSCIOUS LEMON CAKE



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If you can get your hands on real Mexican vanilla for the frosting, it is highly recommended. A friend at work made this for my birthday, and it was the best gift I got!

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix (Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme)
4 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can lemon pie filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla (I use 2 tsp, as I really like vanilla)

Steps:

  • For the cake, beat the cake mix and eggs until blended using a mixer on low.
  • Fold in lemon pie filling (do not beat in).
  • Spread in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. (You might also want to put parchment paper on the bottom, greased on both sides, for easy removal.).
  • For the frosting, mix the butter and cream cheese until smooth using the mixer on low.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla, again blending until smooth.
  • You can frost the cake once it has cooled, but if you want to frost it later (or make the frosting ahead of time), you can store it in the refrigerator in a bowl with plastic wrap applied directly on top of the frosting. Make sure it is covered completely, and it will last in the fridge for a couple days.

LUSCIOUS LEMON TRUFFLE CAKE



Luscious Lemon Truffle Cake image

This elegant silvery white cake is layered with a fresh lemon filling made with white chocolate and cream cheese. It is a lovely dessert for an Easter luncheon.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup unsalted butter or 3/4 cup white vegetable shortening, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1 cup chopped white chocolate chips or 1 cup vanilla baking chips (6 ounces)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
shaved white chocolate, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • MAKE THE CAKE.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and butter or shortening.
  • Blend until the butter is evenly mixed.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • Beat at low speed for 1 minute, then increase the speed to high and beat for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl constantly, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.
  • Gently but thoroughly fold the whites into the cake batter.
  • Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the cakes feel firm when touched in the center.
  • Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  • Split the cooled layers horizontally to make 4 layers in all.
  • TO MAKE THE FILLING, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Whisk in the water until smooth.
  • Cook over medium high heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks with a fork.
  • Stir about 1/4 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks; blend well.
  • Add the egg yolk mixture to the mixture in the saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat until the mixture boils, whisking constantly, then continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and lemon juice and zest.
  • Transfer half of the hot filling to a small bowl and cool for 15 minutes.
  • Add the white chocolate to the hot filling in the saucepan and stir until the chocolate is melted; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Beat in the white chocolate mixture until light and smooth.
  • Spread one third of the white chocolate filling over one layer of the cake.
  • Top with a second cake layer, then spread with one third more of the filling; top with a third cake layer and spread the remaining filling over.
  • Top with the last cake layer and spread reserved lemon mixture.
  • Refrigerate, uncovered, 2 to 3 hours, until the filling is set.
  • MAKE THE FROSTING.
  • In another bowl, whip the cream and sweeten it with the confectioners’ sugar.
  • Frost the sides of the cake with half of the whipped cream frosting.
  • Put the remaining frosting into a pastry bag and pipe decoratively around the top and bottom edge of the cake.
  • Garnish with shaved white chocolate.
  • Refrigerate up to 8 hours before serving.
  • Makes 16 servings.
  • The Great Holiday Baking Book Beatrice Ojakangas.

LUSCIOUS LEMON POKE CAKE - STEPH



Luscious Lemon Poke Cake - Steph image

Light and easy cake just in time for Easter dinner. This is made with two round cake pans but I prefer making it in a 9 x 13" pan.

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 white cake mix
2 c boiling water
6 oz lemon jello
1 small box lemon instant pudding
1 c milk
3 c cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the cake mix according to directions on box. If using two round cake pans, once cake is done, pierce cakes with large fork at 1/2" intervals. Mix boiling water and jello together; stir two minutes until completely dissolved. Pour over cake layers. Refrigerate for three hours.
  • 2. Beat pudding mix and milk in bowl with whisk for two minutes; stir in Cool Whip. Dip one cake pan in warm water for 10 seconds; unmold onto plate.
  • 3. Spread with about one cup pudding mixture. Unmold second cake layer; carefully place on first cake layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining pudding mixture. Refrigerate for one hour. ENJOY!!

LUSCIOUS LEMON BUNDT CAKE



Luscious Lemon Bundt Cake image

A really great tasting pound cake packed with alot of lemon flavor. Very moist, yet light and airy as well. Great for any Brunch, Pot Luck, or Picnic. Quick and Easy to prepare.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) box duncan hines moist deluxe lemon supreme cake mix
1 (3 ounce) box instant lemon pudding mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (3 ounce) box lemon gelatin
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add all the ingredients.
  • Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Cake is done when toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 20 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Serves 12-15 people.

LUSCIOUS LEMON POKE CAKE



Luscious Lemon Poke Cake image

I had made this recipe once for a party, Luscious just like in the title.:) I defintely had to make two next time everyone had mention. When I made it, it looked just like the picture not as pretty. If you like the picture , the end result tastes even better. I am going to try a lemon-lime next time A true keeper. I got this...

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Categories     Cakes

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 baked round white cake layers (9 inch), cooled
2 c boiling water
1 pkg jell-o lemon flavor gelatin
1 pkg jell-o lemon flavor instant pudding
1 c cold milk
3 c thawed cool whip whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. PLACE cake layers, top-sides up, in 2 clean 9-inch round pans. Pierce cakes with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals
  • 2. ADD boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Carefully pour over cake layers. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • 3. BEAT pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min.; stir in COOL WHIP. Dip 1 cake pan in warm water 10 sec.; unmold onto plate. Spread with about 1 cup pudding mixture. Unmold second cake layer; carefully place on first cake layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining pudding mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Tips:

  • For a moist and fluffy cake, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. Cake flour has a lower protein content, which results in a more tender crumb.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to emulsify properly and create a smooth batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overcommunitiesxing can develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake rises evenly.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking. This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

With its bright and zesty flavor, luscious lemon cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create a lemon cake that is moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this lemon cake recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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