Description
Easter is the perfect time to indulge in a delightful Easter Cake that brings joy to any gathering. This moist, fluffy cake features a harmonious blend of sweet vanilla and zesty lemon, topped with vibrant pastel frosting that’ll brighten up your dessert table. Easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for seasoned bakers, this cake is sure to create cherished memories around the table. Bake it for Easter celebrations or any joyful occasion; your family and friends will love every slice!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients alternating with milk.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting with your choice of icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg