Description
This Lemon Velvet Cake is perfect for any occasion—rich, moist, and bursting with lemon flavor!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Add the eggs to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Feel free to add lemon extract for a stronger flavor.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg