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Lemon Cloud Cake

Lemon Cloud Cake - Effortless Bliss for Spring Celebrations

This Lemon Cloud Cake is a light and fluffy dessert, perfect for spring celebrations with its zesty flavor and effortless preparation.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs Or flaxseed meal as an egg substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Or lime zest for alternate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Or lemon extract for a stronger lemon flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 0.5 cup Milk Or plant-based milk
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Or bottled as a substitute
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Or Greek yogurt for a lighter filling
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Or coconut sugar as an alternative
  • 0.5 cup Lemon Curd
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and lemon juice until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For the filling, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in lemon curd and zest.
  8. Once cooled, layer the cakes with the cream cheese filling, applying it evenly between layers and on top.
  9. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge, or wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

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