Lemon Cloud Cake Recipe
Indulge in the light and airy delight of this Lemon Cloud Cake. A perfect balance of tangy lemon zest and sweet whipped cream, this cake is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet, alternating with milk and lemon juice.
- Bake Cake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
- Prepare Topping: Whip cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate Cake: Dust cake with powdered sugar, pipe whipped cream rosettes around the edge. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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