Easy Lemon Birthday Cake
If you’re looking for a delightful dessert that will elevate any celebration, this Easy Lemon Birthday Cake Recipe is just what you need! This cake features fluffy layers infused with fresh lemon juice, zest, and poppy seeds, creating a refreshing treat that’s perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or casual get-togethers. With its vibrant flavor and simple preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your baking collection. Impress your friends and family with this light, delicious cake that’s easy enough for any home baker to master.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line two springform pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold in poppy seeds and lemon zest.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-27 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped heavy cream mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg