Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pioneer Woman Lemon Cake To Die For, a refreshing dessert that brightens any occasion! This moist and fluffy cake combines zesty lemon flavor with creamy frosting, making it the perfect treat for summer picnics or family gatherings. With its beautiful presentation and irresistible taste, this cake will have everyone asking for seconds. Whip it up easily for birthday celebrations or just to add a bit of sunshine to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then frost cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute lemon zest with orange zest for a citrus twist. Add poppy seeds to the batter for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.