Are you looking for a bright and cheerful cake to add some sunshine to your day? Look no further than the yellow lemony cake! This classic dessert is beloved by people of all ages for its light and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and beautiful golden hue. The perfect yellow lemony cake is moist and tender, with just the right amount of lemon zest and juice to give it a bright and refreshing taste. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just want a treat to enjoy with your family, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate yellow lemony cake.
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LEMON CAKE WITH YELLOW CAKE MIX
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease a 12-cup bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cake and gelatin mix. Whisk in the oil, eggs, water, and lemon extract until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the batter into greased pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Flip the cake onto a serving plate.
- While baking, prepare the frosting: stir together sifted powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Pour the frosting over the slightly cooled cake. Let the icing set for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 cal
YELLOW LEMON CAKE
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Lightly but thoroughly grease the bottom and sides of three 8-inch cake pans. Sprinkle the inside with flour and shake to coat evenly. Shake out excess.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- To prepare the cake layers, put the shortening into the mixing bowl of an electric mixer. Add the 2 tablespoons of freshly grated lemon rind and start beating while gradually adding the sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the lemon juice.
- Put the flour, baking powder and salt into a sifter and sift the mixture into a mixing bowl.
- Start beating the creamed shortening mixture and add the sifted ingredients alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition.
- Pour and scrape equal portions of the batter into each prepared cake pan. Tap each pan on a flat surface to smooth over the top of the batter. Place on the center rack of the oven and bake 25 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center of each cake layer comes out clean. Remove the cakes and place on a rack. Let stand 10 minutes and unmold.
- To prepare the filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add the water, stirring with a wire whisk. Beat in the egg yolks, lemon juice and grated rind. Place the saucepan over very low heat or over a flame-tamer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Stir in the butter. Remove from the heat and let stand until thoroughly cool. Use as filling and topping for the cake layers.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 480, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 375 milligrams, Sugar 51 grams, TransFat 2 grams
YELLOW LEMONY CAKE
This cake is so moist and yummy all by itself, all I use to frost it is a dusting of powdered sugar.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Dessert
Time 57m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and beat for 2 minutes.
- Pour into greased and floured 9x13 baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 50 minutes, or until pick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes.
LEMON LAYER CAKE
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
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.
YELLOW CAKE WITH LEMON FILLING
This rich yellow layer cake with sour-lemon filling and chocolate frosting has been one of Martha's favorites since she was a child. Buttermilk adds depth to the dense cake; the frosting creates an impressive presentation when spread atop it. To set the frosting, chill the frosted cake for about 10 minutes before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes two 8-inch layers
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Arrange two racks in the center of oven, and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottoms of two 8-by-2-inch buttered cake pans with buttered parchment paper. Dust the bottoms and sides of pans with flour, and tap out any excess. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream butter at medium speed until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar, and continue until lightened, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down sides once or twice. Gradually add eggs, beating after each addition until batter is no longer slick, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, about 5 minutes.
- Slowly add the flour mixture on low speed, alternating with buttermilk, a little of each at a time, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat in vanilla.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25 minutes; rotate the pans in the oven if needed for even browning. Continue baking until a cake tester inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 10 to 20 minutes more. Transfer to wire racks to cool, 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pans; set cakes, top side down, on wire racks, and allow to cool completely, about 1 hour.
- To assemble, remove parchment paper from each cake. Reserve the one with flattest bottom surface to use as the top layer of the assembled cake. Place the other cake, top side down, on the serving platter as the first layer. Spread a 1/2-inch-thick layer of lemon filling to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Place remaining cake, top side down, on top, and press down slightly. If the kitchen is warm and filling seems runny, transfer the cake to the refrigerator to firm up the filling. Frost cake with chocolate frosting, and then chill until frosting sets, about 10 minutes; serve.
EASY LEMON CAKE
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law years ago, and it has always been a family favorite. It is real good for potlucks as it is served right out of the pan.
Provided by v monte
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine gelatin mix and cake mix. Mix well.
- Add next 4 ingredients - oil, eggs, water and lemon extract. Mix lightly.
- Bake according to instructions on back of cake box.
- To Make Frosting: Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice.
- When cake is done, and while still hot, ice with frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 172.4 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
CLASSIC YELLOW CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Buttery vanilla meets creamy chocolate in this easy take on classic yellow cake. Want to give your guests something more to smile about? Let it rain rainbow sprinkles!
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line 2 9-inch (22 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl 2-3 times. Add eggs and the egg yolk, 1 at a time, beating for 30 seconds between each addition, or until just combined. Add the vanilla and beat until incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add ¼ of the dry ingredients to the batter and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds, or until fully combined. Add ¼ of the buttermilk and mix for another 30 seconds, until well incorporated. Continue alternating with the remaining dry ingredients and buttermilk. Beat for 3 minutes more.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool slightly, then remove from the pans and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cocoa powder, and salt with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until very thick and well incorporated, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the mixer speed to low and gradually alternate adding the powdered sugar and milk. As the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed of the mixer. Add the vanilla and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.The frosting will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before frosting the cake.
- Add a small dollop of frosting to a cake stand. Arrange four pieces of parchment paper around it. Place 1 cake round on the stand. Add a large dollop of frosting to the top of the first cake and spread evenly. Add the remaining cake layer on top and frost completely.
- Decorate the top with rainbow sprinkles, if desired.
- Remove the parchment paper. Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 35 grams
EASY YELLOW POUND CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE
Make and share this Easy Yellow Pound Cake With Lemon Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Trisha W
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 and prepare a bundt cake pan.
- Blend the first five ingredients by hand, then mix at medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Mix the sugar and lemon juice, prick the top of the hot cake and glaze while still hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 405.4, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 44.8, Protein 4
LEMON POUND CAKE
Add a splash of sunshine to any spring brunch or dessert spread with this bright lemon pound cake. Yellow cake mix is combined with cream cheese and grated lemon peel for a pound cake that's rich in flavor and bursting with refreshing citrus notes. With just six simple ingredients and only 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this lemon pound cake recipe when you want to bake something homemade, but don't have all day to do it.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Generously spray bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour.
- In medium bowl, beat cake mix, cream cheese, water, grated lemon peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack or heatproof serving plate. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 10 to 15 seconds or until frosting is thin enough to drizzle; stir. Spoon frosting evenly over cake, allowing frosting to drip down sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For a light and fluffy cake, make sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the cake rise properly.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor. Lemon zest loses its flavor over time, so it's important to use fresh zest for the best results.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown on top.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This lemon cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy texture, bright lemon flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing cake, give this lemon cake a try.
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