Lemon Cake Recipes

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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...


Lemon Streusel Cake

1 review

Whenever friends compliment me on my zesty cake, I say, "Thanks Mom!" Her recipe for Lemon Streusel Cake was among...


Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal Cake

1 review

I lightened up this quick and easy dessert by making a few substitutions. Because the treat is so sweet, no...


Lemon Cake

42 reviews

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


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....


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,...


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Quicker Lemon Angel Food Supreme

3 reviews

Boxed angel food cake speeds prep time but retains the cake's home-baked taste. And the no-cook version of sauce uses...


Grandma’s Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

18 reviews

This is from a collection of family recipes. My granddaughter, Riley, likes that it tastes like lemons, but is sweet....

Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake

3 reviews

Here’s the recipe I reach for when I need something tried and true. The old-fashioned cake has a tangy lemon...


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...


Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Squares

5 reviews

My family loves this dessert. The ricotta cheese layer sinks down in the cheesecake, creating a luscious, dense cake that's...


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...


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Lemon Pound Cake

47 reviews

Citrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange...


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 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...


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...


Citrus Pound Cake

7 reviews

Moist and tender, this gorgeous classic has a refreshing taste of sunshine. —Lisa M Varner, El Paso, Texas

Arnold Palmer Cupcakes

6 reviews

These fun cupcakes take a favorite Arnold Palmer recipe and turn it into dessert. Add a slice of lemon on...


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....