Best 2 Heavenly Lemon Cake Recipes

Indulge in the heavenly delight of our lemon cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of pure bliss. With three irresistible variations – classic, blueberry, and raspberry – this culinary masterpiece caters to every palate, offering a delightful explosion of zesty lemon combined with the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a moist and fluffy crumb, a burst of citrusy goodness, and an unforgettable experience with every bite. Prepare to embark on a journey of culinary ecstasy as you explore the heavenly realm of the lemon cake, a true testament to the art of baking.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HEAVENLY LEMON CAKE

Heavenly Lemon Cake image

Minimal and inexpensive ingredients, minimal preparation time, easy, and tastes divine...it has to be heaven! Delicious moist lemon cake, perfect served hot with cream for dessert, or cold with coffee!

Provided by Christina

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 lemons, zested
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup white sugar
3 lemons, juiced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
Beat 1 1/4 cup sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well before adding the next egg. Stir flour, lemon zest, and baking powder into creamed butter mixture until batter is smooth; pour into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Poke holes into the top of the warm cake and pour syrup over cake. Cool slightly before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 167.6 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

HEAVENLY LEMON POUND CAKE (SALLYE)

HEAVENLY LEMON POUND CAKE (Sallye) image

Every time I make this cake, it gets rave reviews and is quickly devoured. Even though it is very rich, it makes a wonderful special occasion cake.

Provided by sallye bates

Categories Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 stick real butter only, softened
3 c granulated sugar
5 large eggs
3 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp dried lemon peel or 1/4 cup fresh lemon zest
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 c milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Sift flour, baking powder, salt & lemon peel together and set aside
2. Beat softened butter and sugar together until creamy. Continuing to beat, add eggs one at a time until well mixed
3. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to butter and sugar mixture until well blended, ending with flour mixture.
4. Add lemon juice and vanilla and beat into mixture. The secret to this cake is mixing the batter VERY well.
5. Fold batter into greased and floured bundt pan. Cook in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour
6. Then do the old "toothpick test" (you know-if you stick a toothpick into the thickest part and if it comes out clean, the cake is done). If necessary, cook for 10 more minutes. You may need to cook it about 10 more minutes
7. Remove from oven and leave in pan for about 5 minute then turn out onto serving plate (you may have to run a knife carefully around the edges to release the cake from the pan). I hardly ever put any kind of glaze on this cake, but you could if you desire.
8. Easy glaze: Mix 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1-1/2 cup sugar in a heavy sauce pan and cook over medium heat just until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and dribble slowly over the cake, allowing it to run down the sides.

Tips:

Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemons will give your cake the best flavor. If you can, use organic lemons to avoid any pesticides or chemicals.
Zest the lemons before juicing them: This will help you get the most flavor out of the lemons.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
Sift the flour before adding it to the batter: This will help to ensure that the flour is evenly distributed and that the cake is light and fluffy.
Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This heavenly lemon cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a bright lemon flavor. The frosting is light and airy, and it perfectly complements the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.