Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich velvet cake and zesty lemon cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, from celebrations to casual gatherings. The moist red velvet cake, paired with a bright, tangy frosting, creates a stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up this showstopper in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and vanilla.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, whip cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until fluffy.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting generously between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg