Prepare to be captivated by this Lemon Velvet Cream Cake, a true masterpiece of flavor and texture. Four opulent layers of rich, velvety lemon cake provide an impressive foundation, but it's the silken, homemade frosting that truly steals the show. Nestled between each tier and generously swathed around the exterior, a single taste of this exquisite spread reveals why this lemon velvet cake is so beloved. Crafted from a harmonious blend of cream cheese and whipping cream, then sweetened with powdered sugar and brightened with grated lemon peel, its luxurious tang perfectly complements the moist, tender cake. This showstopper is an undeniable fan-favorite spring dessert, promising an unforgettable citrus experience
Lemon Velvet Cream Cake
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 2 hr 0 min
- Servings 12
- Ingredients 8
Ingredients
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Lemon Cake Mix
- Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- Lemon twists, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms only of 2 (8- or 9-inch) round cake pans with shortening (do not use cooking spray).
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Step2Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. Refrigerate layers 45 minutes for easier handling.
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Step3Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and 1 tablespoon lemon peel with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Beat in whipping cream and powdered sugar. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until stiff peaks form.
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Step4Slice each cake layer in half horizontally to make a total of 4 layers. (To cut, mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, thin knife.) Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread 1/2 cup of the whipped cream mixture on top. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost side and top of cake with remaining whipped cream mixture. Garnish with lemon twists. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
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Nutrition
370
Calories
23g
Total Fat
4g
Protein
36g
Total Carbohydrate
22g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 370
- Calories from Fat
- 210
- Total Fat
- 23g
- 35%
- Saturated Fat
- 11g
- 54%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 100mg
- 33%
- Sodium
- 290mg
- 12%
- Potassium
- 65mg
- 2%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 36g
- 12%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 22g
- Protein
- 4g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 10%
- 10%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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