Description
Zesty lemon curd cake brings sunshine to classic dessert tables with its perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Rich, creamy layers whisper European bakery elegance while promising delightful moments you’ll savor from first delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- Lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare baking workspace by positioning oven rack in center and heating to 350F (175C). Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with butter, then line bottoms with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture. Set aside for later incorporation.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter and sugar until achieving a pale, airy consistency. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. Fold in fragrant lemon zest.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredient mixture into butter mixture, alternating with fresh lemon juice. Mix until ingredients are just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain cake’s delicate texture.
- Evenly distribute cake batter between prepared pans, smoothing surfaces with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Position pans in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cake is ready when edges turn golden and a inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to rest in pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely before applying lemon curd between layers.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend to make this cake suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and more even cake texture, preventing potential lumps or uneven mixing.
- Zest lemons carefully, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath the yellow skin for a more delicate citrus flavor.
- For a lighter version, replace half the butter with Greek yogurt to reduce overall fat content while maintaining moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg