LEMON LOVER'S LAYER CAKE

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Make and share this Lemon Lover's Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups sifted cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (10 ounce) jar lemon curd
2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Cream butter, sugar, and grated lemon zest with an electric mixer in separate mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.
  • Beat eggs in 1 at a time, thoroughly.
  • With electric mixer on low, add flour mixture in thirds, alternating with buttermilk.
  • Add vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Divide batter evenly between 2 buttered and floured 9 inch cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cakes are golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool.
  • Removed cooled layers from pans.
  • Cut layers in half horizontally with a serrated knife.
  • Spread lemon curd evenly between the layers and stack on serving plate.
  • Whip cream and confectioner's sugar together.
  • Frost sides and top with whipped cream.
  • Cover top and sides with sliced almonds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.6, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 166.7, Sodium 313.6, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 38, Protein 8.5

Joe Black
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This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Zohaib Hasan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out well. The layers were dry and the frosting was too sweet. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Dawood Ehsan
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nini
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Raghad El_moghazy
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is perfectly complemented by the vanilla frosting. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nova Aphrodite
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The cake was delicious, but it was a lot of work to make. I think I would only make it again for a special occasion.


Gkvai 786
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This cake was a disaster! The layers didn't rise evenly and the frosting was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Snaicha Michel
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed this cake. The lemon flavor was subtle and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Brayden Meyers
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This cake is the perfect summer dessert! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cake is light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahidbaloch Zahidbaloch
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would try it again with less sugar in the cake batter.


Rifu
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This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! Everyone loved the lemon flavor and the beautiful layers. It was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it.


Billy Goldsmith
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was the perfect dessert for my family gathering.


Philip Complete
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This cake is absolutely divine! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and fluffy. The frosting is also to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Captain Wailer
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The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would try it again with a different cake recipe.


Kim Wendt
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This was my first time making a layer cake and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


faith calos
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This cake is so good! The lemon flavor is amazing and the frosting is perfect. I will definitely make this again.


Ekbal Miah
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and fluffy. The frosting is also delicious and not too sweet.


Snipit Podcast
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. I love the combination of lemon and vanilla flavors. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Jogindar Kohar
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the bright, tangy flavor of the lemon layers and the fluffy, creamy frosting. I'll definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


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