32 Irresistible Lemon Cake Ideas

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32 Irresistible Lemon Cake Ideas2/32 Blueberry Lemon Cake 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Lemon Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always set aside some of my fresh-picked blueberries to make this quick and easy dessert. Lemon flavor sparks the fruit layer and the tender cake. —Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa 3/32 Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake 47 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone raves about this pretty lemon

sour cream pound cake—and it sure doesn’t last long with my family

sour cream pound cake—and it sure doesn’t last long with my family. It also freezes beautifully, so why not make two and pop one into the freezer for another day? —Annettia Mounger, Kansas City, Missouri. Don’t forget to check out our favorite recipes for easy lemon desserts. 4/32 Glazed Lemon Tube Cake 36 Reviews Glazed Lemon Tube Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon

zest provides a nice zing in every bite

zest provides a nice zing in every bite. A light glaze gives the tall, golden cake a delicate crust. —John Thompson, Vandalia, Illinois 5/32 Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this cool treat because I wanted to find a new use for cream of coconut. The sweet coconut combines beautifully with the tart lemon juice, and the streusel adds a nice crunch. Look for cream of coconut in the

cocktail mixer section of your grocery store

cocktail mixer section of your grocery store. —Janet Gill, Canton, Ohio 6/32 Lemon Poppy Seed Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe photo by Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This luscious lemon poppy seed cake recipe uses cake mix and pudding mix for an easy dessert highlighting the classic flavor combination. —Betty Bjarnason, Egbert, ON 7/32 Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cakes Test Kitchen Approved Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple and cherries. —Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington 8/32 Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light, fluffy cupcakes. She’s a natural—they turned out fantastic! —Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda, Iowa 9/32

7UP Pound Cake 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother gave me my first cake recipe—a pound cake using 7UP—which her grandmother had given to her. On top of being delicious, this cake represents family tradition, connection and love. —Marsha Davis, Desert Hot Springs, California 10/32 Citrus Cornmeal Cake 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Citrus Cornmeal Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

The flavor, a duet of sweet and tangy notes, really sings

Creator: Cornmeal adds a rustic quality to this delicate dessert flavored with citrus and almond. It makes a great holiday party hostess gift and is sure to be a staple in your recipe collection. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California 11/32 Lemon Cake 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ABBEY LITTLEJOHN FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of applause. The flavor, a duet of sweet and tangy notes, really sings. —Summer Goddard, Springfield, Virginia 12/32 Lemon Sheet Cake 40

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to a convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives the cake sweetness. My family likes this dessert cold, so I cut it into squares and freeze it before serving. —Alyce Dubisar, North Bend, Oregon 13/32 Summer Squash Pound Cake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Summer Squash Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10

It’s not overly sweet, so it appeals to everyone

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This golden brown, tender pound cake is the perfect treat to make when you have an abundance of summer squash in your garden. It’s not overly sweet, so it appeals to everyone. —Lisa Brockwell, Necedah, Wisconsin 14/32 Blueberry Lemon Trifle 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Lemon Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A refreshing lemon filling and fresh blueberries give this sunny dessert sensation plenty of color. Don’t worry about heating up the

oven—this trifle doesn’t require baking

oven—this trifle doesn’t require baking. —Ellen Peden, Houston, Texas 15/32 Fluted Lemon Cake with Fresh Fruit 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This citrusy, golden-brown cake looks especially beautiful baked in a fancy fluted pan. Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh fruit. —Donna Pochoday, Morristown, New Jersey 16/32 Lemon Cream Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From

One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago

the Recipe Creator: Instead of a layer cake, serve guests these delicate cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon flavor. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta 17/32 Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I asked for the recipe. I have baked it ever since, and it’s always a hit! —Jackie Bergenheier, Wichita Falls, Texas 18/32 Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Blueberry Dump

This sweet-tart cake recipe is so much fun to make with my grandkids

Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 15 servings (3 cups lemon topping) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sweet-tart cake recipe is so much fun to make with my grandkids. They love just “dumping it all in” and watching it magically become a pretty, delicious dessert. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada 19/32 Strawberry Shortcake 73 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Shortcake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up helping my mom make a lot

in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies

in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the farm. —Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington 20/32 Lemon Custard Cake 6 Reviews Lemon Custard Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lemon custard cake recipe comes from my grandma— it’s nice to whip up when unexpected company stops in. It’s a cool, creamy dessert that tastes like you fussed. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 21/32 Lemon Chiffon Cake 68 Reviews Contest Winner Test

This moist, airy chiffon cake was my dad’s favorite

Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This moist, airy chiffon cake was my dad’s favorite. Mom revamped the original recipe to include lemons. I’m not much of a baker, but whenever I make this dessert my family is thrilled! —Trisha Kammers, Clarkston, Washington 22/32 Lemon Pound Cake 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Citrus trees grow

This lemon pound cake is one of my favorites!

abundantly in California, and I’m always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange and lemon trees in my yard. This lemon pound cake is one of my favorites! My mother passed this recipe down to me. —Richard Killeaney, Spring Valley, California 23/32 Lemon Angel Cake Bars 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A neighbor gave me this recipe years ago and it’s been in flavor rotation ever since. It can be made ahead and serves a bunch, so it’s perfect for parties and

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