Description
Lemon Curd Cake is a delightful dessert that brings vibrant flavors of citrus to your table. This light and fluffy cake features a zesty lemon curd filling, making it perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual gatherings. Each bite offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and tartness, creating an unforgettable taste experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the lemon curd, whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Once cakes are cool, layer with half of the lemon curd between them and spread remaining curd on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg