Description
A delightful dessert with bright, tangy flavor and creamy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and then grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before adding the next.
- Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a generous layer of lemon curd between the layers of cake.
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream.
- Optionally, decorate with additional lemon curd for an artistic touch.
Notes
For an added flavor kick, consider infusing your cream by adding a bit of lemon extract while whipping. Be sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg