LEMON LAYER CAKE FOR TWO
This recipe is out of a cookbook called "Small-Batch Baking" by Debbie Maugans Nakos. All of the recipes in it make just enough cookies/cakes/breads/brownies for 2-4 people, which is nice if you don't like tons of leftovers to tempt you. The cookbook suggests baking cakes in two 14 or 14.5 ounce soup cans (economical), but I found that one 4 1/2-inch springform pan (like the one shown in my picture) works fine for a 2-layer cake (plus, they are made for baking and bake evenly). Also, a tiny jar (1.25 oz.) of lemon curd (also in the picture) works perfectly for this recipe. Both were purchased at World Market. I frosted this cake with half a recipe of Recipe #230253 (with minor modifications - see my review on that one), but I have included the author's frosting recipe as well. Enjoy!
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 4 1/2-inch cake, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray the inside of a 4 1/2-inch springform pan. Place it on a baking sheet for easier handling; set aside.
- Place the buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl, and whisk until the baking soda is dissolved. Add the egg yolk, vanilla, and melted butter, and whisk to combine.
- Place the flour, sugar, and salt in a medium-size mixing bowl and whisk to blend well. Add the buttermilk mixture, and whisk just until blended and smooth.
- Place the rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and place the springform pan on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, take the cake out of the pan, and place it upright on the rack, letting it cool completely.
- To make frosting: Place the cream and confectioners' sugar in a small mixing bowl and beat on high speed until firm peaks form (about 2 minutes).
- Add half of the lemon curd and beat to mix.
- To frost: Cut the cake in half horizontally. Place the bottom half cut-side up. Spread the remaining lemon curd on the cake bottom, and a small amount of frosting on top of that.
- Place the other half of the cake, cut side down, on top of that. Frost the tops and sides of the cake.
- Keep refrigerated for up to 6 hours, and let the cake return to room temperature before serving.
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Hassan Jutt
jutt-hassan75@yahoo.comI love this cake! It's so moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Noor Zargham
n-zargham@aol.comThis cake was easy to make and it turned out great! The lemon flavor was subtle and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Cynthia Afriyie
cynthia@hotmail.comI made this cake and it turned out great! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Manzoor Iqbal
i@yahoo.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The lemon flavor was nice and the cake was moist.
Lamia Hawladar
hawladarlamia@yahoo.comI made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Andria S.
s.andria@yahoo.comThis cake is amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Emon Gamer
g@hotmail.comI love this cake! It's so moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Carolina
carolina@yahoo.comThis cake was easy to make and it turned out great! The lemon flavor was subtle and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
NaNa Sam
s94@gmail.comI made this cake and it turned out great! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ayanna Charles
a22@gmail.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The lemon flavor was nice and the cake was moist.
Mhiz Joyous
joyous.mhiz47@gmail.comI made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Izak Jansen van Vuuren
v13@gmail.comThis cake is amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
SHAN BHATTI
b-s90@hotmail.frI love this cake! It's so moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Saleem Zada
saleemzada15@gmail.comThis cake was easy to make and turned out great! The lemon flavor was subtle and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Kurt Hall
kurt.hall@yahoo.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was. The lemon flavor was not too overpowering and the cake was not too sweet.
Mazen Hamdan
hamdan-mazen6@hotmail.comThis cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.