Best 11 Magic Layered Lemon Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a burst of citrusy goodness in your dessert? Look no further than the enchanting Magic Layered Lemon Cake. Prepare to be mesmerized by its vibrant yellow hues and tantalizing aroma that will transport you to a lemon grove. Imagine biting into a slice of this ethereal cake, where each layer reveals a new dimension of lemon flavor, leaving your taste buds in awe. Its fluffy texture and delicate crumb will have you savoring every bite. Whether you're looking for a special occasion showstopper or a delightful treat to brighten your day, this recipe will take you on a magical culinary journey.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!



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This lemon magic cake will surprise you, it looks complex but it is very easy to make. Just one batter to make a two layers cake, that is magic! Fill the ring with fresh strawberries and you have a layered dessert coming straight out of the oven.

Provided by Laura Tobin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cup caster sugar
3 tbsp flour
6 egg yolk
6 egg white (at room temperature)
3 lemon
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Mix together sugar and flour
  • Add the melted butter and stir
  • Grate in the mix the zest of 3 lemons
  • Then add the juice of the 3 lemons and stir
  • One at a time add the egg yolks
  • Last add the milk and mix
  • With an electric whisk, whip the egg whites until firm
  • Gradually add the egg whites to the lemon mix whisking them by hand very gently
  • Pour the mix into a round pan (10 in - 25 cm) with a hole in the middle
  • In a larger pan ( 12 in - 30 cm) with high borders pour some boiling water, just slightly under half in height. If you fill it too high the water will spill inside the lemon batter
  • Place the pan with the lemon batter inside the large one
  • Bake the lemon cake in this water bath in a hot oven at 400 F - 200 C for 45 minutes
  • Once the cake is ready, remove it from the water bath and let it cool down completely
  • Once cold, turn it upside down on a serving dish and keep the lemon cake in the fridge until serving
  • To serve the lemon magic cake, fill the holes with fresh strawberries

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Sodium 98 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 35 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MAGIC LAYERED LEMON CAKE RECIPE



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Finish off a cheery holiday meal with this delicious Magic Layered Lemon Cake Recipe. Top tart lemon pudding with fluffy whipped topping for the perfect balance of flavors in this Magic Layered Lemon Cake Recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs, separated
zest and 1/4 cup juice from 1 large lemon, divided
2-1/2 cups milk
1 cup flour
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1-1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted, cooled
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325ยบF.
  • Beat egg whites in medium bowl with mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Reserve 1 tsp. lemon zest for later use. Mix remaining zest with lemon juice and milk until blended.
  • Combine flour and dry pudding mix. Beat egg yolks and powdered sugar in large bowl with mixer until thickened and pale yellow in color. Add butter; beat 2 min. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with milk mixture, mixing well after each addition. Whisk in egg whites.
  • Pour into 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray. (Pan will be full.)
  • Bake 50 to 55 min. or until center is almost set and top is golden brown. Cool completely.
  • Spread COOL WHIP over top of cake just before serving; sprinkle with reserved lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

LEMON-LIME MAGIC CAKE



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A citrusy lemon-lime filling is poured over white cake batter so the filling becomes the bottom layer and the cake layer rises to the top. It's magic and delicious!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional finely grated lemon and lime peels, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat Cake Layer ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour in pan.
  • In another large bowl, mix Lemon-Lime Layer ingredients with whisk until smooth. Evenly pour over top of cake batter in pan; mixture will sink to bottom as you pour over cake batter.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to chill. Spread whipped topping over chilled cake. Sprinkle with additional lemon and lime peel if desired. Using a serving spatula and a knife to carefully help slide pieces off, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

WHOLE LEMON LAYER CAKE



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This layer cake has strong lemony flavor without a sticky syrup drizzle.

Provided by Jill Lightner

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 organic Meyer lemons, scrubbed
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon limoncello liqueur
½ cup lemon curd
2 cups cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Place Meyer lemons in a 2-quart saucepan with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cover; simmer lemons until soft, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9-inch cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and lightly grease the parchment paper.
  • Remove any stems from the lemons. Slice into quarters and remove all seeds.
  • Place the lemon quarters in the work bowl of a large food processor and process until fairly smooth, about 30 seconds. Add flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, and salt. Pulse about 10 times, just until the batter comes together into coarse crumbs with flecks of lemon rind. Pour in eggs and limoncello with the motor running; process until a thick, slightly grainy batter forms, 10 seconds or less.
  • Divide batter between the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are light gold and spring back lightly to the touch, and a toothpick inserted into the middle of each cake comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes. Cool in the pans for about 5 minutes, then remove and finish cooling on baking racks.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a cake plate and cover with lemon curd. Top with the second layer and frost just the top, or top and sides, with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 98.6 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 335.3 mg, Sugar 69.8 g

LEMON LAYER CAKE



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This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of applause. The flavor, a duet of sweet and tangy notes, really sings. -Summer Goddard, Springfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup 2% milk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional: Lemon slices or edible flowers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and juice. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and milk. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 24-28 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool slightly., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; beat in confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and salt until blended., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Brush layers with warm syrup; cool completely., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting. If desired, top with lemon slices or edible flowers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 841 calories, Fat 48g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 219mg cholesterol, Sodium 656mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MAGIC CAKE



Magic Cake image

White cake with a custard-like middle.

Provided by Kerry F. Bush

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs at room temperature, separated
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups lukewarm milk
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish.
  • Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until stiff.
  • Combine egg yolks and white sugar in another large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add butter and vanilla extract; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Fold in flour. Beat in milk slowly. Fold egg whites gently into the batter.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, 45 to 70 minutes. Let cool, about 30 minutes. Dust top with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 142 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

LEMON MAGIC CAKE



Lemon Magic Cake image

Lemon Magic Cake - One simple batter that transforms into a 3 layer cake - pure magic. The ever popular magic cake, now in lemon flavor!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs (at room temperature, separate yolks from whites)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (unsalted, melted)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cup milk (lukewarm)
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoon lemon zest
powdered sugar ( for dusting cake)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F degrees. Grease a 8 inch x 8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  • Separate eggs and add the egg whites to a mixer and mix until egg whites are stiff. Place egg whites in a bowl and set aside.
  • Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until light. Add butter and vanilla extract and continue beating for another minute or two after which you can add the flour and mix it in until fully incorporated.
  • Add lemon juice and lemon zest then slowly start adding the milk and beat until everything is well mixed together. Add the egg whites, a third at a time and gently fold them in using a spatula or a whisk, repeat until all egg whites are folded in, but there should still be white bits of egg whites floating in the batter.
  • Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 40 to 70 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the cake is firm to the touch. The baking time could vary greatly depending on the oven, so take a peek at around 40 minutes and see how it looks.
  • Sprinkle some powdered sugar after cake has cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 slice

LEMON MAGIC CAKE RECIPE



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Prepare to be wowed by this super-simple magic cake recipe - where one easy batter turns into three entirely different layers when baked!

Provided by GoodtoKnow

Time 1h

Yield Serves: 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs, separated
150g caster sugar
125g butter, melted
1tsp vanilla extract
zest and juice 1 large lemon (around 55ml juice)
115g self-raising flour
400ml milk
icing sugar, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 150°C/300F/Gas Mark 2.
  • With an electric hand whisk or mixer, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale. Add the butter, vanilla and lemon zest and whisk for a minute or two until combined. Now sift in the flour and fold it in.
  • Gently heat the milk until just warm. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest then slowly start whisking in the milk.
  • Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Add a spoonful to the cake batter to loosen it, then gently whisk in the remainder a little at a time. You will still have bits of egg whites in the batter but this is fine.
  • Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake for 40 minutes or until the top has lightly browned. Allow it cool in the tin, then remove and cut into squares and dust with icing sugar.

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EASY MAGIC CAKE



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Optional: Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top before serving.

Provided by mdaus

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs at room temperature, separated
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon water
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, lukewarm

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine egg yolks and sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale yellow and creamy. Drizzle butter and water into the bowl, beating until incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in flour. Pour in milk; beat on low speed until batter is blended.
  • Wash beaters and dry well. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the batter, a third at a time, until no white streaks remain. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 85.6 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 94.7 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

TRIPLE-LAYER LEMON CAKE



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A smooth and silky citrus filling separates the three layers of my lemon cake. It's a homemade favorite that friends and family never tire of. Serve it after a special spring or summer meal.-Connie Jurjevich, Atmore, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter, softened
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 to 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. , Pour into three greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return to all the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, zest and butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover and refrigerate. , In a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, zest and enough cream to achieve desired spreading consistency. Spread filling between cake layers. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 114g carbohydrate (88g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LEMON LAYER CAKE



Lemon Layer Cake image

Make and share this Lemon Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fauve

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 2layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Line with waxed paper; grease paper.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and eggs with electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Beat in lemon rind and juice.
  • Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating between each addition just until well mixed.
  • Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until centers spring back when lightly pressed with finger tip.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; loosen around edges with knife; turn out onto wire racks; cool completely.
  • For frosting: Beat butter in a medium bowl with electric mixer until soft.
  • Stir in lemon rind; beat confectioners sugar alternately with lemon juice until smooth and spreadable.
  • (makes enough frosting for one two-layer cake).

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: For the best results, use ingredients that are at room temperature. This will help them blend together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Water Bath: Baking the cake in a water bath helps to create a moist and evenly cooked cake.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

The Magic Layered Lemon Cake is a stunning and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake layers, tangy lemon curd filling, and creamy vanilla frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly. Enjoy!

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