Vanilla Cake With Lemon Icing Recipe
Vanilla Cake with Lemon Icing is a light, fluffy dessert with a classic vanilla flavor. The cake is baked until golden and topped with a tangy lemon icing that adds a refreshing citrus touch. Perfect for any occasion, this treat combines sweetness and zest in every bite.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (hand or stand)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cake pan (8-inch round pan recommended)
- Cooling rack
- Piping bag (optional, for more precise icing)
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Lemon Icing:
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp THM Vanilla extract
- Pinch of mineral salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, THM vanilla extract, and a pinch of mineral salt.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and continue to beat until the icing is smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer with a generous amount of lemon icing.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining icing. Decorate with extra lemon zest if desired. Serve and enjoy!