Triple Lemon Cake

If you’re a big fan of lemon flavor like I am, then chances are that you enjoy regularly eating lemon desserts.

Lemon-flavored desserts can be the absolute best because lemons give the desserts a distinctive tart but sweet flavor.

If you’re feeling creative and you’re in the mood for some lemon yumminess, then here is a delectable triple lemon layer cake recipe, as well as some answers to some FAQs.

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Why I love Triple Lemon Cake?

I love triple lemon cake because it is moist and delicious. It also makes me feel good knowing I’m enjoying a treat that I made myself, and that it has no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. 

Why is my triple lemon cake dry?

There are a number of reasons why your triple lemon cake may have turned out dry. First of all, the oven may have been too hot and cooked the cake for too long, or too fast. Also, your recipe may have turned out dry because of improperly measuring the ingredients.  

What makes a triple lemon cake spongy?

Mixing the ingredients just right is important if you want a spongy cake. Also, it’s easy to make your triple lemon cake spongy by sifting your flour. Many people avoid sifting their flour when baking, but it can make a huge difference in the texture of the cake. 

How to serve Triple Lemon Cake?

How to serve triple lemon cake depends on why you made the cake. If you made it for dessert, then you can serve it after dinner, with the ice cream of your choice to accompany it. However, ice cream is optional, as this cake is satisfying enough without anything to accompany it. 

Cooking Tips:

Making the perfect lemon cake with lemon curd is all science, and this means that you must measure everything precisely. Also, your ingredients, such as your eggs and butter, should be room temperature before starting for the best results. Ice-cold butter is great for making homemade biscuits, but not for making perfectly moist lemon cake. 

Variations:

There are many possible variations of triple lemon cake. You can opt to make the frosting vanilla flavored instead of lemon, by simply leaving the cake lemon but adding vanilla extract to the frosting in lieu of lemon juice. There are many other possible variations, and as long as the measurements of the essential ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter remain the same, then there shouldn’t be problems with the texture of the cake.

Grocery List:

Cake:

• Sugar,
• Butter
• Eggs
• Self-rising flour
• Warm water
• Lemon,

Topping and Filling:

• Confectioners’ sugar
• Butter
• Lemon
• Sugar

How Do You Make Triple Lemon Cake? Let’s get to baking!

Step 1. Turn on that oven! Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2. Next up, grab your parchment paper and line a 7-inch round baking dish.

Step 3. Add ½ cup of butter and 1 cup of raw sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix it until it’s creamy.

Add in eggs slowly while beating each one as you add them into the bowl.

Step 4. Add in the flour, lemon zest, and water into the bowl and stir until it’s well mixed. Make sure it’s not lumpy!

Step 5. Time to bake! Pour the batter into your baking dish.

Step 6. Once the oven is preheated, bake for about 30 minutes. If you aren’t sure if it’s done, use my everyday trick and place a toothpick in the middle. If it comes back clean, it’s ready!

Step 7. This is very important. Let it cool! Once you remove your cake from the oven it is important to let it sit on a wire rack to cool at room temperature.

Step 8. Now let’s move onto the frosting. Try not to lick the spoon as you go! In a medium mixing bowl, add in the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and 2-tablespoons of butter. You will mix using the electric mixer until smooth.

Step 9. Add 3 ½ tablespoons of raw sugar and the last of the lemon juice into another mixing bowl and stir it until well blended.

Step 10. It’s time to cut the cake. You want to cut the cake into 2 round cakes. Make sure you slice it horizontally.

Step 11. In order to spread the filling on top of the cake, use a fork to poke small holes on the bottom of the cake.

Step 12. Before spreading the topping, put the other cake on the bottom and spread the topping.

Step 13. The time has finally come to serve and enjoy!

Triple Lemon Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 7-inch cake

If you're a big fan of lemon flavor like I am, then chances are that you enjoy regularly eating lemon desserts. Lemon flavored desserts can be the absolute best, because lemons give the desserts a distinctive tart but sweet flavor. If you're feeling creative and you're in the mood for some lemon yumminess, then here is a delectable triple lemon layer cake recipe, as well as some answers to some FAQs.

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Ingredients 

Cake:

• 1 cup raw sugar, or to taste
• ½ cup butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 1 lemon, zested

Topping and Filling:

• 3 ½ tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 lemon, juiced, divided
• 3 ½ tablespoons raw sugar

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Instructions

• Turn on that oven! Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Next up, grab your parchment paper and line a 7-inch round baking dish.
• Add a ½ cup of butter and 1 cup of raw sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix it until it’s creamy. Add in eggs slowly while beating each one as you add them into the bowl.
• Add in the flour, lemon zest and water into the bowl and stir until it’s well mixed. Make sure it’s not lumpy!
• Time to bake! Pour the batter into your baking dish.
• Once the oven is preheated, bake for about 30 minutes. If you aren’t sure if it’s done, use my everyday trick and place a toothpick in the middle. If it comes back clean, it’s ready!
• This is very important. Let it cool! Once you remove your cake from the oven it is important to let it sit on a wire rack to cool at room temperature.
• Now let’s move onto the frosting. Try not to lick the spoon as you go! In a medium mixing bowl, add in the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and 2-tablespoons of butter. You will mix using the electric mixer until smooth.
• Add 3 ½ tablespoons of raw sugar and the last of the lemon juice into another mixing bowl and stir it until well blended.
• It’s time to cut the cake. You want to cut the cake into 2 round cakes. Make sure you slice it horizontally.
• In order to spread the filling on top of the cake, use a fork to poke small holes on the bottom of the cake.
• Before spreading the topping, put the other cake on the bottom and spread the topping.
• The time has finally come to serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g

Author: Marta

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How to store Triple Lemon Cake?

In order to preserve the flavor and texture of your cake, you need to store it in a proper fashion. Ensuring that the cake is in an airtight container is essential, so, if you have a storage carrier, be sure to place plastic wrap around the vulnerable areas where the cake has been cut before putting it in the container. It can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to four days, and in the freezer in a plastic storage bag with all the air removed, wrapped in aluminum foil, for up to three months.

How to reheat Triple Lemon Cake?

Place your leftover cake in a cold oven before setting the oven temperature to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and leaving it there for 10-15 minutes. Your cake should then be perfectly reheated and ready to enjoy.

How long does Triple Lemon Cake last in the fridge?

After four days of refrigeration, your triple lemon cake has likely had it and needs to be tossed. Keeping it around any longer means you’ll be taking a chance on encountering growing bacteria. 

Can I make a Triple Lemon Cake in Advance?

Since it’s easy to refrigerate or freeze this delicious lemon cake, it’s certainly possible to make it in advance if you’re unable to bake it fresh on the day you expect to serve it. 

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