Ingredients
“1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened”,
“1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar”,
“4 large eggs”,
“2 cups (250g) plain flour”,
“2 tsp baking powder”,
“½ tsp baking soda”,
“¼ tsp salt”,
“½ cup (120ml) milk”,
“¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice”,
“Zest of 2 lemons”,
“1 tsp vanilla extract”,
“¾ cup (180ml) whipping cream”,
“2 tbsp icing sugar”,
“2 tbsp lemon curd”,
“1 cup (120g) icing sugar”,
“2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice”,
“Lemon slices or twists (optional)”
Instructions
“Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.”,
“Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.”,
“Add eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.”,
“In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.”,
“Add dry mixture to wet in three parts, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.”,
“Divide into pans and bake for 25–30 mins. Cool completely.”,
“Whip cream with icing sugar. Fold in lemon curd.”,
“Layer cakes with lemon cream.”,
“Mix glaze and drizzle over top.”,
“Decorate with lemon slices if desired.”
Notes
For extra lemony flavor, brush layers with lemon syrup before assembling. Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg