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Lemon Yogurt Layer Cake with Easy Lemon Buttercream

The cake is moist, sweet, creamy, and loaded with fresh lemon zest. And if the cake layers aren’t filled enough of that fresh lemon-y taste, this cake is layered with a buttercream that spikes more lemon flavor.
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Nut Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 510kcal

Equipment

  • grater
  • hand mixer
  • Cake spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Lemon Buttercream:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • lemon zest, grated, optional topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly oil cake form.
  • With an electrical mixer beat 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 Tablespoon of lemon zest and 1 cup of sugar.
    1 Tbsp lemon zest,, ½ cup unsalted butter,, 1 cup sugar
  • Add in 3 Large eggs beat for 1 minute, and 1 cup Greek yogurt. Beat until smooth and pale.
    3 large eggs, 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • Turn mixer to the lowest speed.
  • Sift dry ingredients together: 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to the mixing bowl.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt
  • Incorporate all together.
  • Transfer into prepared cake form.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cooldown completely.
  • Slice cake in half.
  • Lemon cream: Melt 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter in a pan or microwave.
    3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • Mix together 2 cups of powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp unsalted melted butter, and juice from 1 lemon.
    2 cups powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, 1 lemon,
  • Spread on bottom slice of cake, place the top half on top.
  • Spread the rest of the cream all over the cake.
  • Decorate with lemon zest (optional) .
    lemon zest,

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg