Lemon Cake Birthday Recipe

February 27, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ingredients

When it comes to a classic birthday cake, nothing can beat the classic Lemon Cake. This delicious recipe is sure to make your special day even more special. To make this recipe, you will need:

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 lemons, zested and juiced

For the icing, you will need:

1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.

Divide the batter between the two cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Spread the frosting over the cooled cakes, then decorate with sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition

This delicious Lemon Cake Birthday Recipe will serve 12 people and each slice contains approximately 510 calories, 26.7 grams of fat, 5.8 grams of saturated fat, 63.3 grams of carbohydrates, 1.3 grams of dietary fiber, and 5.2 grams of protein.

The cake also contains 206 milligrams of cholesterol, 343 milligrams of sodium, and 94 milligrams of potassium. The icing contains an additional 57.3 grams of fat, 34.4 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.4 grams of protein.

This recipe is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation. Enjoy a slice of this delicious cake on your special day and savor the sweet, lemon flavor!