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Lemon Cloud Cake

Light and Fluffy Lemon Cloud Cake for an Unforgettable Treat

Discover the blissful Lemon Cloud Cake, a light dessert bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if preferred.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Baking powder Leavening agent for a fluffy texture.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 4 Large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Buttermilk is a great substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon zest Fresh zest preferred.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh lemon juice Fresh juice preferred.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Chilled for whipping.
  • 0.5 cup Powdered sugar Blended in for sweetness.

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a round cake pan by greasing it.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in lemon zest.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with milk and lemon juice, alternating until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  9. Once the cake is cool, pipe whipped cream on top and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh lemons for zest and juice, and ensure eggs are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffiness.

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