Lemon Cake

By: Amanda Formaro from amandascookin.com

Lemon Cake

By: Amanda Formaro from amandascookin.com

"Two tiers of citrus-infused yellow cake that's layered and topped with a light and fluffy lemon frosting. This gorgeous tiered lemon cake is topped with decadent lemon buttercream frosting and candied lemon slices for garnish. It’s a refreshing cake that’s perfect for spring or summer parties! If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert to make for a party, you’ve come to the right place. This beautiful lemon cake has two tiers of citrus-infused yellow cake that’s layered and topped with a light and fluffy lemon frosting. "

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Serves14

Preparation Time1 hr

Cooking Time45 min

Cooking MethodOven

Cooking Vessel Size2 8-inch round cake pans, stand mixer

Ingredients

1 cup Shortening
2 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
Zest of Lemon
4 Eggs
4 cup Cake Flour
3 teaspoon Baking Powder
2 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
2 cup Buttermilk
1/3 cup Butter
32 ounce Powdered Sugar
1 Egg Yolk
1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
1/2 cup Cream
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
Slices of Lemon

Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans and set aside.
In a bowl of a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment to cream the shortening and sugar together.
Visit https://amandascookin.com/lemon-cake/ for full printable recipe.