Best 4 Mamas Favorite Lemon Cake Recipes

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Mamas favorite lemon cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, delightful lemon flavor, and sweet glaze, this classic recipe is sure to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow guide will provide all the tips and instructions you need to create a delicious and memorable dessert that is sure to become a family favorite.

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

MOM'S LEMON CAKE



Mom's Lemon Cake image

Make and share this Mom's Lemon Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KitchenKelly

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup softened butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Butter and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl mix butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.
  • Add flour mixture to egg mixture, alternatively with 1 cup milk, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in lemon zest.
  • Bake for about 40-50 minutes or until tester comes out clean
  • Meanwhile, combine lemon juice and sugar in a saucepan and simmer until sugar dissolves.
  • Allow cake to cool in pan for about ten minutes, then turn out to wire rack and cool completely.
  • Once cool, poke cake with a fork and pour glaze on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.5, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 278.8, Carbohydrate 69.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 46.1, Protein 5.9

MAMA'S HOT LEMON POKE CAKE RECIPE - (4.9/5)



Mama's Hot Lemon Poke Cake Recipe - (4.9/5) image

Provided by á-45241

Number Of Ingredients 15

LEMON CAKE:
Non-stick baking spray with flour in it
1 box butter cake mix (Duncan Hines brand recommended for best results)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk, preferably whole
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract (may substitute 2 teaspoons lemon zest)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon (NOT Meyer)
LEMON GLAZE:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (usually 2 lemons)
3 cups confectioners sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Spray your bundt cake pan or 9x13 pan liberally with non-stick baking spray that contains flour. (Regular non-stick cooking spray will not work.) Set aside. Pour the dry cake mix into the bowl of your standard or hand held mixer. Add all of the other Cake ingredients except the lemon juice and zest and mix on high for 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon until well blended. Pour batter into cake pan and bake 45-60 minutes (depending on thickness of pan and your oven), or until toothpick comes out clean. Meanwhile, mix Lemon Glaze ingredients in a medium bowl until the consistency of pancake batter is reached. If desired, add additional lemon juice or sugar to taste. Let glaze sit to thicken. Once cake is done, remove from oven and wait five minutes then flip onto cooling rack. Cool for 5 more minutes. Carefully transfer cake to serving platter and liberally poke holes all over the cake using a chopstick. (The more holes, the more glaze seeps into cake!) If serving immediately, pour glaze all over the cake, respooning Glaze over the cake as it drizzles down the cake. Glaze will become more translucent as it sits on the cake. If not serving immediately, spoon half of the glaze over the cake, respooning Glaze as it drizzles down the cake. When ready to serve, spoon reserved Glaze over cake and microwave individual servings until warm.

MOM'S CITRUS BUTTERMILK CAKE



Mom's Citrus Buttermilk Cake image

Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
5 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. , Poke holes in warm cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Mix glaze ingredients; spoon slowly over cake. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRANDMA'S LEMON POUND CAKE



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This is my favorite cake recipe--my grandmother made it all the time. It is a great lemon pound cake that's not too sweet.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract
3 cups white sugar
2 sticks butter
½ cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
5 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a tube pan.
  • Sift flour and salt together into a bowl. Mix milk and lemon extract together in a separate bowl.
  • Combine sugar, butter, and shortening in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until well combined. Mix in the flour mixture alternately with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Spread batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Do not open the oven door while the cake is baking. Cool briefly in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 292.2 mg, Sugar 43.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon zest and juice provide the best flavor for this cake. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This step is important for creating a smooth, moist cake. Make sure to beat the butter and sugar together for at least 2 minutes, until the mixture is pale yellow and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: Adding the eggs one at a time will help prevent the batter from curdling. Make sure to beat the eggs in well before adding the next one.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Cool the cake completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a simple syrup to moisten the cake: This is a great way to add extra flavor and moisture to the cake. Simply combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Then, brush the syrup over the cooled cake.

Conclusion:

This classic lemon cake is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and bright lemon flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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