Lemon Cake Recipes

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Mini Gluten-Free Lemon Cakes

Pound cake is a classic dessert for a reason: It’s rich, dense and moist, but also wonderfully tender. When baking gluten-free,

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....


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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33 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

Blueberry Lemon Cake

13 reviews

I always set aside some of my fresh-picked blueberries to make this tender lemon blueberry cake. Using cake mix makes...


Lemon Cherry Cake

2 reviews

Our family loves cherries, so this cake is the perfect way to end any meal. The combination of sweet cherries...


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Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake

45 reviews

Everyone raves about this pretty lemon sour cream pound cake—and it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also...


Lemon Sheet Cake

40 reviews

Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to a convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting...


Luscious Lime Angel Squares

5 reviews

A creamy lime topping turns angel food cake into these yummy squares that are perfect for potlucks or picnics. You...

Lemon Coconut Cake

8 reviews

“If you’re pressed for time, use a white cake mix and dress it up with the filling and frosting from...


Triple-Layer Lemon Cake

9 reviews

A smooth and silky citrus filling separates the three layers of my lemon cake. It's a homemade favorite that friends...


Lemon Cake

42 reviews

This fluffy cake is full of citrus flavor but not much fat or cholesterol. Preparation starts with a boxed mix...


Luscious Lemon Cake Roll

8 reviews

A co-worker shared the recipe for this elegant cake roll. It's perfect for rounding out a special meal.—Darlene Brenden, Salem,...


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 Pudding Cake Cups

3 reviews

A teenage reader shares this lemony treat for two. "I'm 14 and I love to cook," says Katie Anderson from...


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.


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Raspberry Lemon Cake

28 reviews

Want a change from chocolate cake? Try this elegant lemon raspberry cake packed with refreshing citrus flavor, from the cake...


Baked Lemon Pound Cake

If you and your family like lemon, you'll love this easy lemon cake recipe! Every bite is sweet and tart...

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Rhubarb Cake with Lemon Sauce

6 reviews

“This is our all-time favorite rhubarb recipe. I think it tastes best when both the cake and sauce are warm,...


Lemon Ladyfinger Dessert

5 reviews

We whipped up this rich and creamy treat just for your Easter dinner. Five ingredients and 20 minutes are all...


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...


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...


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....


Lemon Curd-Filled Angel Food Cake

4 reviews

For a sunny angel food cake, we make a filling of mascarpone, cream cheese and lemon curd, and then drizzle...