LEMON GINGER CAKE W/ LEMON-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This recipe is posted in response to a request.Whenever you serve this lightly spiced, moist buttermilk layer cake you'll turn dessert into a celebration. The spices in the cake mellow as it stands, so it's even better the day after baking.
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 cake, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For Cake: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- Butter two 9-inch diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides.
- Line bottom of pans with waxed paper; butter paper.
- Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well blended.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla (mixture may look curdled).
- Sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt into medium bowl; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions each, beginning with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter equally between prepared pans.
- Bake until golden brown and tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- Transfer pans to racks.
- Cool 10 minutes.
- Using small sharp knife, cut around sides of pan to loosen cakes.
- Turn out cakes onto racks and cool completely.
- Peel off waxed paper.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and store at room temperature.) For Frosting: Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter lemon juice, 2 teaspoons lemon peel and vanilla in large bowl until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and beat until frosting is smooth.
- Place 1 cake layer on platter.
- Spread 1 cup frosting over top.
- Place remaining cake layer atop.
- Using icing spatula, spread remaining frosting over sides and top of cake in decorative swirls.
- Sprinkle top of cake with remaining 1 teaspoon lemon peel.
- (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate. Let cake stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.).
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Norhidayatul Nazihah
n_n@yahoo.comThis cake is amazing! It's so moist and fluffy, and the lemon and ginger flavors are perfect. The frosting is also delicious and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Lashonda Bradley
lashonda-b65@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is delicious! The lemon and ginger flavors are so refreshing, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Zahra Jaffar
zahra_jaffar@hotmail.frThis cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The lemon and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced, and the frosting is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Brandon Senior
brandonsenior@gmail.comI made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
MD.ROBIUL HOSSAIN
h_m@hotmail.comThis cake is amazing! It's so moist and fluffy, and the lemon and ginger flavors are perfect. The frosting is also delicious and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Adnan Siddiqui Siddiqui
adnan.s@hotmail.comYum! This cake is so moist and flavorful. The lemon and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced, and the frosting is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Me Akbar Gazi
gm58@hotmail.frThis cake is delicious! The lemon and ginger flavors are so refreshing, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Keyshla Reyes Cruz
cruzk@gmail.comI love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The lemon and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced, and the frosting is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Salman Botan Kahie
salman-b8@yahoo.comThis cake is a winner! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Asif Nazari
n-a67@hotmail.frThis cake is amazing! The lemon and ginger flavors are so refreshing and the frosting is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Pappa Raziy
raziy-p60@yahoo.comI've tried many lemon ginger cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
md.Anowar Hossen
mh@yahoo.comThis cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The lemon and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced, and the frosting is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
molly noonan
m_n22@hotmail.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Miraj Mit
miraj_m87@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of lemon and ginger, and the frosting is to die for. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Maxina Franzoni
f.m@aol.comI'm not usually a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just perfect. The frosting is also delicious, and it really takes the cake to the next level.
Mudasir Nadeem
n.m@aol.comThis cake is a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is bright and citrusy, while the ginger adds a subtle warmth. The frosting is creamy and smooth, and it pairs perfectly with the cake.
Charlie Myers
c20@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. I love the combination of lemon and ginger, it's so refreshing and flavorful.
Maan Bashka
b.m@gmail.comThis lemon ginger cake with lemon cream cheese frosting is an absolute delight! The cake is moist and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness and a lovely citrusy flavor. The frosting is smooth and creamy, with a perfect tang that complements