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Lemon Curd Cake Recipe

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices

Description

Bright, tangy, and irresistibly soft, this Lemon Curd Cake is the citrus dessert you didn’t know you needed. With swirls of vibrant lemon curd folded into a moist vanilla cake and topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting, every bite is bursting with flavor and sunshine. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, a crowd-pleasing dessert for dinner parties, or just a new easy recipe to liven up your snack table, this cake delivers. It’s one of those food ideas that’s both elegant and approachable — perfect for brunches, potlucks, or whenever you need a little pick-me-up. The zesty lemon flavor, rich texture, and creamy topping make it a go-to in your rotation of healthy snack alternatives or indulgent dinner ideas.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup lemon curd (plus extra for swirling on top)

For the frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
  6. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
  7. Pour half the batter into the pan. Add half the lemon curd in spoonfuls and swirl gently with a knife.
  8. Add remaining batter and repeat the swirling with the rest of the curd.
  9. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  10. Let cake cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
  12. Spread frosting over cooled cake and swirl in extra lemon curd for garnish.

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