Lemon Cake Recipes

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Limoncello Cake

1 review

This citrusy and bright limoncello cake has two layers of lemon sponge cake with a rich mascarpone-limoncello frosting.

Lemon Ricotta Cake

3 reviews

Thanks to full-fat ricotta, fresh lemon juice and other simple, straightforward ingredients, this is the best lemon ricotta cake ever....


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...


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...


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 It was originally made with an orange filling, but...

Lemon Drizzle Cake

With a light texture and vibrant flavor, this lemon drizzle cake is the perfect addition to your brunch or dessert...


Lemon Curd Cake

This lemon curd cake features tender lemon cake layers, fresh lemon curd and a dreamy lemon cream cheese frosting. It's...

Custard Cake

1 review

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


Gluten-Free Lemon Cake

Yes, you can make moist, tender gluten-free lemon cake at home! Bonus: This cake recipe also happens to be dairy-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....


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Lemon Olive Oil Cake

6 reviews

Lemon olive oil cake breaks the mold of sweet, buttery cakes and charts its own path. With a more vegetal...

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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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30 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

7 reviews

This margarita cake is made with cake mix, margarita mix, pudding mix and lime juice, topped with a zesty glaze,...


Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

12 reviews

Want a cupcake that tastes like spring in every bite? These strawberry lemon cupcakes are zesty and sweet and have a...


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

3 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


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 Whipped Cream Torte

2 reviews

This recipe features a creamy, refreshing filling in between light layers of moist sponge cake. It's a treat to make...


Orange Dream Cake

4 reviews

We tried to save room for a big slice of this pretty cake. The flavor of orange and lemon really...


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...


Apple Cake with Lemon Sauce

4 reviews

I make this delicious apple cake with the apples we get from a local orchard. Growers here in Ohio produce...


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 Poppy Seed Cake

11 reviews

This light and lemony Bundt-style lemon poppy seed cake makes for a delightful (and pretty!) summer treat. Serve it with...

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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...


Citrus Mini Cakes

6 reviews

These moist, bite-size muffins from Linda Terrell of Palatka, Florida are melt-in-your-mouth good. "With their appealing look, they really dress...


Lemon Trifle

5 reviews

The rich lemony filling and fresh berries in this tempting trifle make it tasty and beautiful. —Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas


Lemon Cake Roll

13 reviews

This recipe dates back quite a few years. My mother made it for me when I was a child, and...


Lemon Meringue Cake

15 reviews

This lemon meringue cake boasts seven layers of citrusy sweetness. It’s a showstopping dessert perfect for any special occasion, from...


Lemon Angel Cake Roll

7 reviews

"Every time I make this sunny cake roll, people comment on its fresh flavor and festive look," observes Diana Hardwick...