Lemon Pom Pom Cake
Brighten your dessert table with this delightful Lemon Pom Pom Cake, a show-stopping treat that's as fun to look at as it is to eat! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor from fresh lemon zest and juice, this moist and fluffy cake is perfectly balanced by a smooth, tangy lemon buttercream frosting. The whimsical pom-pom-style dollops of frosting on top add a playful and elegant touch, making it an ideal centerpiece for celebrations, brunches, or weekend indulgence. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this vibrant citrus dessert is sure to impress with its homemade charm and irresistible taste. Perfect for lemon lovers, this cake brings sunshine to every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the zest of 2 lemons and the juice of 1 lemon. Reserve the juice of the second lemon for the frosting.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by beating together the powdered sugar, remaining lemon juice, vanilla extract, and food coloring (if desired) until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cake is completely cool, use a piping bag to decorate the top with small, fluffy dollops of lemon buttercream to resemble pom-poms.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your tangy and sweet Lemon Pom Pom Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.8 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.3 g | 351% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 846 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 2416 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 870.5 g | 317% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 668.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.8 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1032 mg | 22% | |
*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.
