Lemon Velvet Cake
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5.0
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Lemon Velvet Cake
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Lemon Velvet Cake takes it's inspiration from classic red velvet cake but with a bright, citrusy twist. It’s perfectly moist, with just the right amount of fresh lemon flavor, and topped with a luscious lemon cream cheese frosting that makes every bite delicious.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup shortening (or softened butter)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
Lemon Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 4 ounces unsalted butter room temperature (one stick)
- 2 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- zest from one lemon about 1 Tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set the bowl aside.
- Using another large bowl, or a stand mixing bowl, beat together the oil, shortening, sugar, vanilla, lemon extract, and lemon zest.
- Once the ingredients are mixed together, beat in the eggs, until they are well combined into the batter.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture and the buttermilk, mixing at medium to low speed. The cake batter should be smooth and creamy with no lumps. Do not over mix or mix at high speed.
- Evenly divide the batter and pour into two 9-inch cake pans that have been lightly greased and floured, or lined with a circle parchment paper.
- Baked at 325 degrees for about 28 to 30 minutes. The cake will lightly spring back when touched on top. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool before frosting.
Lemon Frosting
- Beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, until they are smooth.
- Add in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Continue mixing until it is smooth and creamy.
- If the frosting is too thick, you can add a teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Notes
- Proper Storage: this cake is best stored in the fridge for up to 4-5 days and can also be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
774kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
94g
(31%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
65g
(130%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 774 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 774kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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