LEMON GENOISE CAKE

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I needed an egg-free lemon cake recipe for Easter this year. I found a vegan one on this site, but since I just needed it to be egg-free, I added the dairy back in. I am really pleased with how this turned out.

Provided by MsLizze

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons cake flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup water
1 minced lemon, zest of
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
24 ounces mascarpone cheese
5 lemons, juice of
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour two 9" round pans.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the butter, water, and lemon juice and beat on medium for one minute.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and beat on medium for one minute more.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cakes comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool thoroughly before filling and frosting.
  • For the frosting:.
  • Combine the mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, and powdered sugar in a bowl and beat on high until thoroughly combined and medium peaks form.
  • Use it to fill and frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3978.9, Fat 79.6, SaturatedFat 48.5, Cholesterol 208.8, Sodium 3820.2, Carbohydrate 792.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 485, Protein 37.2

Mz Diamond
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This is a great recipe for a classic genoise cake. The cake is light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfect.


Mehar Jaani dushman
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Shaonna Smith
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This cake is a bit more work than some other cakes, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


MD Mahalbol M
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the delicate flavor and the moist texture.


Matt Vandivier
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was really good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


ASHWIN FF GAMING
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This was my first time making a genoise cake, and it was surprisingly easy. The cake turned out great, and I'm so glad I tried it.


Aniston Striblin
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Muhammed Adeel
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


IS58 Ashraful Islam
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This is the perfect summer cake. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so bright and cheerful.


Riyriy Cameron
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she was thrilled. She said it was the best cake she had ever eaten.


Paul Craythorne
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture, and the lemon flavor was a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla.


Francesca Fitzpatrick
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I've been baking for years, and this is one of the best genoise cakes I've ever made. The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly.


Benjamin Riccard
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This lemon genoise cake was absolutely delightful! The texture was light and airy, and the lemon flavor was perfectly balanced. My family loved it.