Lemon Cinnamon Cake: A Zesty Delight to Bake Today!
A soft and zesty Lemon Cinnamon Cake that combines the bright flavor of lemons with the warm spice of cinnamon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon curd
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Whip cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in lemon curd and cinnamon.
- Layer cake with lemon cream. Top with whipped cream, cinnamon dust, and lemon slices. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use Meyer lemons for a milder flavor.
- Add candied peel for garnish.
- Serve with vanilla yogurt drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg