Fluffy Lemon Cake with Whipped Cream
Fluffy Lemon Cake with Whipped Cream is a light and airy cake infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, topped with a smooth whipped cream for a delightful dessert.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until pale.
- 4. Add butter, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
- 5. Gradually fold in dry ingredients.
- 6. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- 7. Gently fold egg whites into batter.
- 8. Pour batter into cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- 9. Cool completely.
- 10. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- 11. Frost cake with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for vibrant flavor.
- Ensure egg whites are beaten well for fluffy texture.
- Chill whipped cream before whipping.
- Perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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