Lemon Cake Recipes

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How to Make Gluten-Free Lemon Cake

It is possible to make moist, tender gluten-free pound cake at home! Our favorite recipe has a bright lemon flavor. As a bonus, this gluten-free lemon cake recipe also happens to be dairy-free.

How to Make Lemon Custard Magic Cake

Light, lemony and made with only six ingredients, this lemon custard cake is perfect for any occasion. Here's how to...


Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Olive oil cakes are tender and moist, and stay that way longer than butter-based cakes, so they are wonderful if...


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How to Make a Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake

Satisfy your cravings with this copycat Starbucks lemon loaf cake recipe.


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34 Irresistible Lemon Cake Ideas

Lemon brightens and enlivens any dish. These lemon cake ideas are the perfect balance of sweet and tart—they're perfect for...

Margarita Cake

6 reviews

This margarita cake is perfect for a picnic on a warm day. You'll be surprised at how closely it tastes...


Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

12 reviews

My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...

Lemon Rhubarb Tube Cake

2 reviews

For a taste of summer, try this dessert. The cake's fresh lemon flavor and tart rhubarb topping are so refreshing....


Mom’s Citrus Buttermilk Cake

8 reviews

Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Joan...


Ginger-Glazed Lemon Bundt

2 reviews

Tangy ginger, tart lemon and puckery cranberries make this melt-in-your-mouth cake as crisp—and gorgeous—as autumn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


Moist Lemon Angel Cake Roll

10 reviews

Tart and delicious, this pretty cake roll will tickle any lemon lover's fancy. Its feathery, angel food texture enhances its...

Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake

14 reviews

One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I...


Lemon Ginger Icebox Cake

7 reviews

Everyone searches for grand desserts that have easy ingredients and minimal effort. My lemony ginger icebox cake is the answer....


Pink Lemonade Stand Cake

9 reviews

If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers...


Great-Grandma’s Lemon Cake

1 review

"Baking and giving" is a hobby of mine, and I love to bake my gifts by using old-fashioned recipes like...


Lemon Bundt Cake

7 reviews

Convenient lemon cake and pudding mixes hurry along this moist glazed cake shared by Ann Anderson of Andrews, North Carolina.

Makeover Lemon Pound Cake

16 reviews

For this lovely golden cake, I use fat-free yogurt to trim the calories. It's a comforting dessert for days when...


Citrus Berry Shortcake

11 reviews

Here's a quick and easy classic with a soft shortcake layer. Sometimes, I'll sprinkle blueberries over the top for an...


Fluted Lemon Cake

4 reviews

My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...


Coconut Citrus Layer Cake

1 review

Make a showstopper holiday treat: tender white cake layered with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting....


Glazed Lemon Tube Cake

36 reviews

This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon...


Almond-Lemon Pound Cake

4 reviews

This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it’s still a...


Lemon Basil Cupcakes

6 reviews

Lemon cupcakes are a delight of summer, and a touch of basil really dresses them up. They're a wonderful light...


Lemon Meringue Cake

15 reviews

This cake tastes just like lemon meringue pie! Fresh lemon flavor shines through in the custard filling between the layers,...


Lemon Cupcakes

2 reviews

Usher in spring with this lemon cupcake recipe. It's a recipe from my mother that I spiced up a bit....

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Blueberry Citrus Cake

9 reviews

“My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...


Italian Triple Lemon Cream Cake

4 reviews

Refreshing and impressive, this show-stopping cake is perfect for Easter, a summer party or even Christmas dinner. In case you...


Moist Lemon Tea Cakes

33 reviews

Whenever I serve these lovely bite-size glazed cakes, they get rave reviews...and I get requests for the recipe. Lemon and...


Fluted Lemon Cake with Fresh Fruit

This citrusy, golden-brown cake looks especially beautiful baked in a fancy fluted pan. Serve each slice with a dollop of...


Six-Layer Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling

2 reviews

I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...


Glazed Lemon Cake

18 reviews

My mother baked this moist treat when I was a child. I loved the lemon glaze and light cake as...