LEMON CAKE

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This cheery lemon cake is perfect for festive occasions. Top it off with our Whipped Frosting that's the perfect light and fluffy complement to this moist cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pans
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs plus 3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeded
Whipped Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 8-by-2-inch cake pans, tapping out excess flour. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. With mixer on low, beat in eggs and yolks, one at a time. Beat in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Alternately beat in flour mixture and buttermilk beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix just until combined.
  • Divide batter between pans; smooth tops. Bake until cakes pull away from sides of pans, 32 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pans 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges of pans and invert cakes onto a wire rack.
  • While cakes are baking, bring remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Add lemon slices and simmer 25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer lemon slices to a waxed-paper-lined plate. Stir remaining 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice into syrup.
  • Using a toothpick, poke holes in warm cakes on rack. Brush with lemon syrup. Let cool completely. Prepare frosting, substituting 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for vanilla extract. Frost cooled cakes and top with candied lemon slices.

Muhammad Sohail shah
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


kavidu kumara
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for lemon cake.


Cathey Carlisle
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Susan Nash
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Lakew Mamo
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This cake is a must-try for any lemon lover. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it's so moist and flavorful.


Ellamarina Abousleiman
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I've tried many lemon cake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect combination of moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Liya Rai
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery. I'm so impressed.


Aslam Pandrani
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I made this cake for my friends and they couldn't stop raving about it. It's a definite winner.


ramush ramush
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This cake is perfect for any lemon lover. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


JAHAN’s CHANNEL
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


MD. Faysal Hasan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is delicious and easy to make.


Michael Hepner
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend it.


Mi'kaisia Williams
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I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy dessert.


Muzammal Mukhtar
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Sheri Lake
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for lemon cake.


M Ataul HAKIM
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Linda Matoeme
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried it.


Arsalan Ghani
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.


Md Soboj
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Autchi Ayham
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This lemon cake was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


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