🍋 What It Is
Lemon White Velvet Cake is a soft, tender, and moist cake that combines the delicate texture of a classic white velvet cake with bright, zesty lemon flavor. It’s lighter than a typical sponge or butter cake, with a fine crumb and a slight tang from lemon juice and zest.
🥣 Key Ingredients
Cake Layers:
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All-purpose flour (sometimes a mix with cornstarch for extra softness)
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Sugar
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Eggs (whole or a combination of whites + yolks)
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Butter + oil (for moisture)
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Buttermilk (or milk + lemon juice/vinegar as a substitute)
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Lemon juice & zest
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Vanilla extract
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Baking powder / soda
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Salt
Frosting / Filling Options:
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Lemon cream cheese frosting
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Buttercream (vanilla or lemon-flavored)
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Whipped cream with lemon curd
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Optional lemon zest for garnish
🎂 Basic Method
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Prepare dry ingredients: flour, baking powder/soda, and salt.
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Cream butter & sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
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Add liquids: buttermilk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
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Combine wet & dry ingredients gently to keep the cake tender.
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Bake in round pans until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool and assemble layers with frosting or lemon curd.
🌟 Why It’s Special
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Soft, velvety texture like a traditional velvet cake.
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Light and moist with a bright, citrusy flavor.
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Beautiful layered look for celebrations.
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Balances sweetness with a refreshing lemon tang.
If you want, I can give you a full step-by-step recipe with exact measurements so you can bake it yourself.
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