Lemon Butter Sauce for Cake
Elevate your desserts with this luscious Lemon Butter Sauce for Cake, a silky-smooth topping that combines tangy citrus flavor with the richness of creamy butter. Made with fresh lemon juice, vibrant lemon zest, and velvety egg yolks, this indulgent sauce is lightly sweetened and delicately flavored with vanilla for a perfectly balanced treat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade lemon butter sauce is ideal for drizzling over pound cakes, cheesecakes, or berry-topped desserts. Its velvety texture and vibrant flavor will turn any cake into a show-stopping dessert centerpiece. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this sauce promises to become your new favorite finishing touch for indulgent baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 g Unsalted butter
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 60 ml Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
Slowly temper the egg yolks by adding a few spoonfuls of the warm lemon mixture while continuously whisking.
Gradually pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan while whisking constantly.
Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil to prevent curdling.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to ensure a smooth consistency.
Let the sauce cool slightly before using it as a drizzle for cakes or desserts. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.5 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.3 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 804 mg | 268% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
