If you’re in the mood for a dessert that tastes sunny and fresh, this lemon layer cake is a solid pick. It’s baked in three fluffy layers with real lemon juice and zest, then finished with a glossy lemon glaze icing that adds the perfect sweet-tart bite. The steps are straightforward, and the result feels special enough for guests while still being doable on a regular weekend.
Layers of delicious lemon frosting will leave your mouth watering for more. Try out a new take on lemon cake; it will be something your family is sure to love!
Ingredients for Cake
- Lemons
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs, separated
- 3 cups sifted flour
- 2 heaping teaspoons baking powder
- 1 scant cup milk
- Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
Ingredients for Lemon Glaze Icing
- Lemons
- 1 egg, beaten
- Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
Directions
To prepare cake:
Step 1: Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
Step 3: Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat egg yolks thoroughly, and add to creamed mixture.
Step 4: Sift flour and baking powder together; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Add lemon juice and rind.
Step 5: Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Divide batter evenly into 3 cake pans. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until cake tests done.
Step 6: Remove from oven, invert onto wire racks, remove pans, and let cool. Frost with Lemon Glaze Icing.
To prepare icing:
Combine all ingredients and boil to jelly-like consistency. Let cool slightly. Beat well. (Recipe may be doubled if thicker glaze on cake is desired.) Makes enough icing for layers and top of 3-layer cake.
SERVES: 10 - 12
Light Yet Filling
Lemon layer cake is sweet, moist and filling. It will leave you feeling refreshed with its citrus taste.Once you slice into this cake, you’ll see why lemon desserts never go out of style—it's moist, bright, and seriously satisfying. The lemon glaze ties everything together and makes each bite taste even more fresh. If you want a crowd-pleasing cake that doesn’t feel heavy, this one delivers.
