Description
This Lemon Velvet Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the zesty brightness of lemons with a soft, velvety texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 13 ounces Cake flour
- 13 ounces granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces unsalted butter Softened but not melted
- 10 ounces buttermilk Or regular milk with 1 tablespoon white vinegar added
- 3 ounces vegetable oil Or canola oil
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the cake flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, then mix in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon extract, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest flavor.
- Cake flour helps create the tender, velvety texture.
- Measure flour and sugar accurately for the best results.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients.
- Buttermilk can be replaced with regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon white vinegar.
- Pair with lemon cream cheese frosting, lemon glaze, whipped cream, fresh berries, or vanilla ice cream.
- Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Individual slices can be wrapped well and frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Lemon Velvet Cake, cake, dessert, lemon flavor, baking