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Lemon Cloud Cake

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Delight in a light and fluffy Lemon Cloud Cake that brings the bright taste of lemon to your celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 package (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon curd (or more to taste)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • Whipped cream (for piping)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Lemon zest or mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together for about 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients with the milk and fresh lemon juice into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the filling, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar, then fold in lemon curd, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  9. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  10. Once the cakes are cool, assemble by spreading the cream cheese filling between layers and on top.
  11. Pipe whipped cream rosettes on top for decoration and dust with powdered sugar and garnish as desired.
  12. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

Let your cakes cool completely before adding the filling to prevent it from melting. Experiment with additional flavors if desired.

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