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Lemon blossom cake: A zesty delight for your taste buds!

lemon blossom cake
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A zesty delight that combines fluffy lemon cake layers with creamy lemon buttercream frosting, perfect for spring celebrations and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Lemon Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4–5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

Decoration:

  • Thin lemon slices
  • Fresh edible flowers (such as chamomile or daisies)
  • Small thyme sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  7. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  8. Mix in lemon juice, zest, salt, and cream until light and fluffy.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread frosting evenly. Top with second layer and frost entire cake smoothly.
  10. Pipe decorative swirls on top and garnish with lemon slices, flowers, and thyme.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter.
  • Add lemon curd between layers for extra zing.
  • Chill cake before decorating for sharp frosting edges.
  • Pat lemon slices dry to prevent sliding.

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