Description
Lemon Lush Cake is a refreshing dessert that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with a light and fluffy whipped cream topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and lemon extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake is cooled, spread the whipped cream mixture evenly over the top. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a layer of lemon curd between the cake and whipped cream.
- You can also substitute the lemon extract with almond extract for a different taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg