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Triple Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Curd & Creamy Frosting


  • Author: Jake Miller
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Triple lemon layer cake combines lemon zest sponge, homemade lemon curd, and creamy frosting into one bright and irresistible dessert.


Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1¾ cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
  • Frosting: ½ cup butter, 8 oz cream cheese, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest and juice.
  4. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Don’t overmix.
  5. Divide into pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Layer cakes with lemon curd between each layer. Chill slightly.
  7. Frost entire cake with lemon cream cheese frosting. Garnish with zest if desired.

Notes

Chill the cake before slicing for clean layers. Store in the fridge up to 4 days. For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest only.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: triple lemon cake, lemon layer cake, lemon curd cake, creamy lemon frosting