50 Lemon Cake Recipes You Need To Pull Off a Tangy Summertime Dessert

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Who doesn’t love super fresh and tangy lemon-y food when the magical springtime knocks the door? And why wouldn’t one – everything about lemon tastes oh so yummy, citrus-y and absolutely refreshing. If you too are looking out to cherish that tang with a touch of sugar, nothing can get any better than a homemade lemon cake. Here are 50 Lemon Cake Recipes You Need To Pull Off a Tangy Summertime Dessert.

31. Sticky Lemon Cake

Sticky Lemon Cake

If you are looking out for a classic lemon cake recipe that calls for nothing more than a simple mixing and combining of the chief elements, followed by letting it all get baked into perfection, this Sticky Lemon Cake comes to your rescue. Speaking of the ingredients, this one needs a few lemons, some unsalted butter, sugar, a few large eggs, some almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and some plain regular yogurt that makes sure the final dessert is not overly sweet.

Recipe Details : sweetbitesblog

32. Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Whether you want to cherish a cake with the family after a regular dinner, or simply need a gorgeous homemade dessert worthy enough of winning a few rounds of applause by the guests, this Lemon Olive Oil has got you covered. Balanced flavors of lemon and olive oil make this moist cake a thing of complete splendor when it’s served with lots of sweetened whipped cream and fresh berries sitting on top, lastly charmed up with lots of powdered sugar spread for the final touches.

Recipe Details : completelydelicious

33. Olive Garden’s Lemon Cream Cake

Olive Garden's Lemon Cream Cake

Two layers of a toothsome white cake sandwich a thick layer of rich lemon cream filling, working out a crumbly and super creamy combination. All you need to get going with the preparations is some White Cake Mix and the mentioned ingredients, a Lemon Cake Mix, some sour cream, a little vanilla extract, some lemon juice, whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and some melted butter. The cake is topped with a thin layer of cream filling and gorgeous cake crumbs.

Recipe Details : cake.betterrecipes

34. Lemon Velvet Cake

Lemon Velvet Cake

At times, it seems to be quite a tough task to keep homemade cakes dense and moist, while being light and airy at the same time. However, this Lemon Velvet Cake makes it all a literal piece of cake which is further smothered in a creamy and extra tangy lemon buttercream frosting that goes magically well with the cake layers hidden underneath. For the decor, you can always compliment the lemon-y taste with a few fresh raspberries to blend the tart with much needed sweetness.

Recipe Details : rockrecipes

35. Lemon Layer Cake with Blueberry Lavender Buttercream

Lemon Layer Cake with Blueberry Lavender Buttercream

Synonymous to mesmerizing, this delicious lemon layer cake steals the show with the kind of prettiness it sports – specially with that lavender buttercream that covers it throughout with gorgeous creamy roses. Not only does the blueberry buttercream loaded with fresh blueberries and dried lavender flowers top the cake, but also works as the lovely cake filling that alternates between the sponge layers containing lemon zest with a great contrast of colors and flavors.

Recipe Details : thewholesomepursuit

36. Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Lemon Coffee Cake

Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Lemon Coffee Cake

A little addition of some Greek yogurt can make just about any dessert extra light and fluffy. And that’s exactly where this pretty lemon coffee cake gets its airy texture from ! The light lemon flavor, the amazingly sweet and truly moist coffee cake go amazingly well with that crunchy and crumbly topping that has got flour, sugar, butter and powdered sugar into its making. The cream cheese layer makes the coffee cake rich and decadently drool-worthy.

Recipe Details : what2cook

37. Lavender Lemon Cake

Lavender Lemon Cake

If you love lemon and adore the essence of lavender equally well, you simply can’t find anything better than this Lavender Lemon Cake to combine two of your favorite flavors into one single piece of deliciousness. Lots of lemon pudding added into the cake is of course, responsible for making it a creamy treat for the taste buds, while the garnishing done with lavender icing and a few fresh lavender buds turn your dessert plates into a totally picturesque sight.

Recipe Details : centsationalgirl

38. Paleo Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd and Meringue Frosting

Paleo Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd and Meringue Frosting

That stupendous texture and taste of a homemade meringue frosting makes even the most ordinary of cake layers look absolutely drool-worthy and extraordinary. Proving the statement even better, this cake is all about irresistible decadence sporting a thick center of fresh made lemon curd sandwiched between two super light and moist lemon cake layers, having everything hidden under a thick blanket of creamy white meringue frosting, applied with a few intended imperfections.

Recipe Details : cookituppaleo

39. Strawberry Lemon Cake Bars with Lemon Glaze

Strawberry Lemon Cake Bars with Lemon Glaze

You wouldn’t believe what an outstanding treat is brought to life when lots of fresh strawberries are folded into a thick cake batter intended to bake a yummy lemon cake loaded with lots of lemon juice and lemon zest. Strawberries bring out a pretty sweetness while the lemons are all credits for the tang. What makes everything more special is the lemon glaze coating the cake from the top, forming a unique mixture of sugar with even more lemon juice.

Recipe Details : edesiasnotebook

40. Ricotta Cake with Meyer Lemon Curd

Ricotta Cake with Meyer Lemon Curd

Make your daily afternoon tea-times a thing to wait for ! Couple them with this toothsome ricotta cake that has got about three layers of the spongy goodness being alternated by a yummy meyer lemon curd that not only adds an element of color to the white cake, but also brings out a wonderful touch of tang and sweetness to your taste buds. The best part is that you can prepare the cake and allow it to refrigerate, savoring it moist and fresh for several days!

Recipe Details : tarteletteblog

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