Jul 13 2026
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Lemon Cake Recipe

Inspired by Villa Amore
Time2h
Serves8

Light lemon cake filled with lemon custard

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Ingredients

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Cake

Lemon Custard Filling

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Zest

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the lemon zest.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with lemon juice and milk. Mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Lemon Custard Filling Preparation

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

  2. 9

    Thicken Custard

    In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with milk until smooth. Gradually add to the egg mixture in the saucepan.

  3. 10

    Cook Custard

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.

  4. 11

    Cool Custard

    Transfer the custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin), and refrigerate until chilled.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 12

    Mix Frosting Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the lemon juice and zest and mix until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 13

    Assemble the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread the lemon custard filling over the top of the first layer.

  2. 14

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second layer of cake on top of the custard-filled layer.

  3. 15

    Frost the Cake

    Use the lemon frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake. Decorate as desired.

  4. 16

    Chill and Serve

    For best flavor, refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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