Description
Indulge in the joy of celebrations with this delightful Leo Birthday Cake. Bursting with vibrant vanilla and zesty lemon flavors, this fluffy cake is a show-stopping centerpiece for any birthday party. Its bright colors and fun decorations bring friends and family together, creating unforgettable memories. Easy to make and fully customizable, this cake will leave everyone smiling and asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups caster sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg