Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipe

Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2013 by megan3171

Very lemony, very yummy.

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2013 by cathy-the-baker

Just like a cake my mom made when I was a kid. Love it!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2012 by Michele.Y

I've always been a successful chiffon cake baker but I thought I'd try a new recipe instead of what I do regularly. This recipe didn't turn out for me. It was very dense for a chiffon cake. I also used the juice of 4 lemons to get the lemony taste that I like.

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2012 by tfb1108

Chiffon cakes have been a staple in our family since several members discovered an allergy to milk proteins so we have to avoid all things dairy. This recipe is wonderful, even without the glaze. It baked up beautifully. The lemon flavor is not overwhelming so it can easily be served without concerns. However, as I am a lover of lemon, I will take the suggestions of over reviewers and substitute lemon juice for some, if not all of the water. Enjoy!

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2012 by LMG247

This recipe has been in my Boyfriend's Family for years! It varies slightly from the recipe that I have, but it still tastes the same! I add shredded coconut around all sides of the cake once the frosting is on. It's a big hit!

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2012 by tnbshepperd

made this for my (and my daughter) birthday last night and my family LOVED it! The cake is very fluffy and light. It is light in flavor, but not bland. The majority of the lemon flavor comes from the frosting which is PLENTY sweet and tart!

I would absolutely make this again. We had no problems with it at all.

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2012 by Tracey1967

I have made this cake twice with the same disappointing result. The taste is fine, but both times it was very undercooked. It did spring back when I tested it, but both times the cake fell out of the pan while inverted. I followed the recipe. I am an experienced baker. This cake recipe just does not produce a good result. I will find another next time.

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by shecooksalot

I didn't really like the taste of this cake. I was expecting a much different, I guess more lemony flavor. I agree with the other reviewers who said it tasted a bit bland.

However, it did bake up really nice and I was rather impressed with how beautiful it looked. I just wish the taste was different.

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by Ryled1

If you love lemons, then this is the cake for you. If your not a big fan, then you might not like the cake. I love all things lemon. I substituted 2 parts lemon juice or 1/2 cup then added in 1/4cup of water, for cake recipe. Some reviewers said cake was too bland. It tasted great w/lemon juice added in. I wIll try 3 parts lemon jc, next time instead of water. I also used a reg 9x13 pan bc I dont have tube pan. Still came out nice, just more dense, bc chiffon couldnt climb sides of pan. Still very nice cake. Love this cake recipe! My sis wanted it too after tasting it.

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by grensrud

Was very good - although I've made it twice and maybe it's my pan...but the batter has leaked through the bottom a bit before the cake starts to bake. I replaced the lemon peel with lemon extract as well. I also learned the second time to add a bit more lemon juice to the frosting or else it is too thick to melt down the sides of the cake as shown in the picture. Doesn't affect the taste, but doesn't look as pretty. Either way is a great cake, very tasty and a huge hit both times!

Reviewed on May. 18, 2010 by conservativegranny

I made this for our Mother's Day gathering. It was a huge hit! Very lemony (I used fresh lemons) light and moist. It tasted like lemonade. I could have eaten it without the frosting. A bit too much lemon for me but the rest of the gang loved it. I would make it and instead top with strawberries and some whipped cream.

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2010 by time2cook

Just ok. Liked the lemon flavor, but the cake was dry, not moist at all. Icing was good, but the cake was a little dense and bland. Maybe a box of instant lemon pudding would add flavor and moisture?

Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2010 by TERIJUNE

I made this cake yesterday afternoon. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but when I took the cake out oven after performing the "spring test" and inverted it, a bunch of gloppy cake oozed out. I turned it back over and put it back in the oven for quite some time. I haven't tried the cake yet, but I'm questioning what I could have done wrong.

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2010 by xicota

Yes, Abby21, lemon peel and lemon zest are the same---zest is achieved with a "bar zester". This tool "shaves" the peel from the fruit in fine shreds, with no pith. I wouldn't be without this handy gadget! I also use it when I make marmalades. Your idea of replacing some of the water w/juice I will definitely try.

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2010 by Abby_21

There..cake is tasted and sampled. I will definitely make it again, but the cake itself is quite bland. Think I would try it next time using 1/4 c lemon juice and 1/2 c. water instead of 3/4 c. water. The lemon peel just didn't add much flavour and lemons here are 89 cents a piece. I left the peel out of the frosting because of the cost. It was nice and tangy!

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2010 by Abby_21

I'm just making this right now because it sounds fantastic. One question: is grated lemon peel the same thing as lemon zest?

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2010 by vellenww

I have made this cake about 5 or 6 times - and it is a winner! Everyone loves it and is serves a lot of people.

Reviewed on May. 07, 2009 by larain

This is a wonderful cake! I'm making it again!

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by sandyshores

This was delicious! The cake was subtle while the icing packed a punch. My family loved it. I will definately make it again.

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2009 by smfeldner

I made this dessert for our family's Easter dinner. It was gone in seconds. A huge hit! Served with strawberry-rhubarb compote. Will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2009 by sharvey

this was great! I added more lemon to mine, but it was fabulous!

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by jordynnsmommy

This is my absolute favorite cake! I love most things lemon and this is a great recipe. I just add a bit more lemon juice to the frosting to make it extra strong.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by pbehnke

This may be an airy cake, but it also seemed heavy - did not like the texture - don't know if I did something wrong, but thought I followed all the directions. There has to be a better lemon cake recipe out there -- I'll keep looking

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2009 by imuscle

I guess I bake too much, this cake was one of the worst tasting I have ever made. The cake is airy allright...and very bland...like something you would buy prepackaged in a very cheap food store. I couldn't even finish the first piece and threw the rest away. For me, this was a waste of good lemons.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by onawhim2

My husband LOVES this tasty cake - and it's really not all that difficult, considering the amazing results!

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2008 by quality01

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2008 by quality01

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2008 by quality01

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2008 by quality01

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2008 by kay52178

This cake was just ok to me. I didn't find it to be airy, it seemed very dense to me.

Reviewed on May. 22, 2008 by gbc

It is a wonderful light and airey cake. The lemon taste is great. It was best the first day but still good the second day. Too many calories though but very good.

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2008 by RustyStickers

This cake WAS wonderful! The frosting tasted very sweet in the bowl but after sitting on the cake overnight it was perfect. The cake is light, airy, tender and deliciously lemony. The frosting is the perfect combination of sweet, tart and wonderful!

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2008 by clericalrose

Made it love it and will make it again. Thank you for sharing.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by rdrover49

OMG, I made this cake for Sunday dinner and my family raved over it. My son has been wanting a lemon meringue pie, but I seen this recipe and decided to make it. I'm glad I did. It was wonderful. I plan on making it more often now. I was so easy. Thanks for sharing it.