Best 5 Lemony Daffodil Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Lemony Daffodil Cake, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the vibrant flavors of lemon and the delicate sweetness of daffodils. This tantalizing cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual spectacle, adorned with vibrant yellow daffodils and dusted with powdered sugar. As you delve into the moist and fluffy crumb, your palate will dance with the refreshing tang of lemon zest, perfectly complemented by the subtle floral notes of daffodils. Each bite promises a symphony of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more.

Accompanying the Lemony Daffodil Cake are three additional recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Embark on a culinary journey with the delectable Lemon Chiffon Cake, characterized by its airy and light texture, reminiscent of a cloud. This classic dessert exudes a burst of citrusy goodness, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. For those seeking a rich and decadent indulgence, the Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake stands as a timeless favorite. Its dense and moist crumb, studded with crunchy poppy seeds, pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. Last but not least, the Lemon Curd Tart captivates with its creamy and tangy filling, encased in a buttery and flaky crust. This delightful tart offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON SCENTED DAFFODIL CAKE



Lemon Scented Daffodil Cake image

this Recipe now happens to be in my personal collection I received this recipe from a friend at church she said she got it from a back yard Rummage sale and the lady who was getting rid of it found it in a Nov. 20th 1999 st. Louis Post dispatch newspaper The short of it, it's mine now and I can't wait for you all to try it. Oh...

Provided by Kathryn Louis

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 c (11 or 12 large) egg whites
1 c sifted cake flour (sift before measuring)
1 1/2 c granulated sugar divided
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
6 large egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp finely shredded lemon zest (yello portion of peel)
Frosting 1/2 cup (1stick) butter at room temperature
5 1/2 c sifted powdered sugar (sift before measuring)
1/2 tsp finely shredded lemon zest (yellow portion of peel) plus more for optional garnish
1/3 c lemon juice or as needed

Steps:

  • 1. To Prepare Cake: Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 min. in a very large mixing bowl.
  • 2. Meanwhile sift together cake flour and 3/4 cup sugar; repeat twice. Set aside. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 3. Add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites. Beat with electric mixer on medium to high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl).
  • 4. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form (tips Stand straight). sift 1/4 cup cup of the flour mixture over white mixture; fold in gently.
  • 5. Repeat with remaining flour mixture using 1/4 of the flour mixture, using 1/4 of the flour mixture each time. Transfer half of the batter to another bowl.
  • 6. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 6 minutes or thick and lemon colored. Fold in lemon zest.
  • 7. Gently fold into half of the egg white mixture. Alternately spoon yellow batter and white batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, swirl metal spatula through batters to marble.
  • 8. Bake on the lowest oven rack for 40-45 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert cake in pan; let cool completely. Loosen sides of cake from pan; remove pan place cake upside down on plate.
  • 9. To prepare frosting: Beat butter with an electric mixer till light. Beat in powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, adding additional lemon juice if necessary to achieve spreading consistency. Frost Cake. To garnish sprinkle top with lemon zest . Final note Recipe doesn't specifically say how long it take to put together I just did an about figure.

DAFFODIL CAKE (LEMON CAKE SUPREME)



Daffodil Cake (Lemon Cake Supreme) image

This recipe came from my grandma. At some point, I got into the habit of making it each spring to celebrate the first blooming daffodils - something worth celebrating, to my mind, after long snowy winters. And this light, creamy, lemony, slightly tropical concoction always seemed the perfect harbinger of spring.

Provided by ctrmom

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 ounces lemon cake mix, made according to package directions with
1 1/3 cups water, as per cake mix directions
1/3 cup vegetable oil, as per cake mix directions
3 eggs, as per cake mix directions
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant lemon pudding
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping
shredded coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Bake a Lemon Cake mix (Betty Crocker) according to package directions. Use a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
  • Ten minutes after removing from the oven, poke holes all over the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.
  • Pour crushed pineapple with juice over the cake in the pan.
  • Fold 1 package lemon instant pudding into 1 1/2 cups milk.
  • Fold this into 1 small carton Cool Whip.
  • Spread over cake.
  • Top with coconut! (optional).

DAFFODIL CAKE



Daffodil Cake image

I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and tasty, and lends itself beautifully to decorating. I often place a small arrangement of fresh flowers in the center.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
YELLOW CAKE:
6 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons warm water
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1 cup pineapple juice
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg white mixture. Set aside., In another large bowl, beat egg yolks and water until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg yolk mixture. Beat in vanilla. , Alternately spoon yellow batter and white batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert pan; cool completely., For frosting, combine the sugar, flour and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in pineapple juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Fold in whipped topping. , Remove cake from pan to a serving plate. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

NO-BAKE DAFFODIL CAKE



No-Bake Daffodil Cake image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bakery-bought half-sheet cake, frosted yellow
1 bakery-bought 8-inch round single or layer cake, frosted white
9 bakery-bought cupcakes with white and yellow frosting
12 daffodil decorated cookies
2 tubes writing frosting

Steps:

  • Place round cake in the center of sheet cake. Place 4 cupcakes on the top of the layer cake so that they touch in the center; then add 1 more cupcake on top of the 4 cupcakes. Place the 4 remaining cupcakes on the corners of the sheet cake. Decorate with cookies around cakes pressing gently into frosting and/or inserted into the cupcakes.

LEMONY ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Remember Mom's heavenly angel food cake? Ours has the same ethereal texture (due to egg whites) but with a bright burst of lemon flavor, thanks to fresh juice and zest. Fluffy citrus cream frosting and pretty candied lemon "daffodils" make it an even more memorable dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup sifted cake flour, (not self-rising)
1 1/2 cups sugar
12 large egg whites
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons)
2 cups water
6 lemons

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with rack in lower third of oven. Sift flour and 1/2 cup sugar into a bowl.
  • Whisk whites with a mixer on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute. Add lemon zest and juice, cream of tartar, vanilla, and salt; continue whisking until soft peaks form, about 2 1/2 minutes. With mixer running, gradually add remaining cup sugar.
  • Increase speed to medium-high; continue whisking until firm, not stiff, peaks form, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle whites with 1/3 of the flour-sugar mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Sprinkle remaining flour-sugar mixture over whites in 2 additions; gently fold to combine.
  • Transfer batter to a 10-inch angel food cake pan with legs. Gently run a knife through the center of the batter to remove any air bubbles. Bake until a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven, and invert onto its cooling legs (if your tube pan doesn't have legs, invert it over the neck of a wine, or similarly shaped, bottle to cool); let cool, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Run a knife around the inner and outer edges of cake to remove. Invert onto a serving platter. (Use a knife to separate cake from bottom of pan.) Let cool on a wire rack. Unfrosted cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Make the lemon cream: Prepare an ice-water bath. Whisk lemon juice, sugar, flour, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; whisk constantly for 1 minute, until it thickens. Transfer to a heatproof bowl set in ice-water bath to cool completely, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, whisk cream and lemon zest with a mixer on medium speed until medium peaks form, about 3 minutes. Gently fold whipped cream into juice mixture in thirds. Refrigerate lemon cream, up to overnight.
  • Make the candied lemon-peel flowers: Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, peel 3 lemons to create 6 long strips (at least 5 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide). Remove pith from strips using a paring knife. Cut tops and bottoms off remaining 3 lemons; cut each in half lengthwise. Remove flesh. Cut out 6 flowers from the peels using a 2-inch flower-shaped cookie cutter and remove pith; cut indentations into petals for definition. Punch a hole in the center of each flower using a 1/4-inch plain round piping tip.
  • Add lemon-peel strips and flowers to the syrup. Gently simmer until translucent and tender, about 35 minutes. Remove peels from syrup using a slotted spoon, and transfer to a wire rack set over a parchment. Let dry slightly, about 30 minutes.
  • Trim strips to 5-inch lengths, and roll each to form centers of flowers; fit into flower holes and let stand on wire rack until slightly dry but still sticky, about 30 minutes.
  • Frost cake with lemon cream. Garnish with candied flowers. Serve.

Tips:

  • Zest the lemons finely: Use a microplane or fine grater to zest the lemons to get the most flavorful and aromatic zest.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice will give your cake the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the cake is done baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The Lemony Daffodil Cake is a delicious and refreshing cake that is perfect for any occasion. The lemon flavor is bright and tangy, and the daffodils add a touch of spring. This cake is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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