Description
Homemade lemon curd cake delivers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors from Southern France. Delicate sponge layers filled with silky lemon curd invite you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (500g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (4 sticks, 454g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 large egg whites (260g)
- 2 zests of large lemons
- ¼ cup (60g) fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 large lemon)
- 2 tsps (8g) lemon extract
- 2 tsps (8g) vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (3g) fine salt
Instructions
- Cake Leveling: Trim cooled cake layers with a serrated knife, creating a flat, symmetrical base for optimal presentation and structural integrity.
- Foundation Placement: Center the first cake layer on a decorative serving plate, establishing a stable groundwork for assembly.
- Lemon Curd Application: Spread a uniform, vibrant lemon curd layer across the entire surface of the first cake layer, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage.
- Buttercream Integration: Pipe or smooth a consistent buttercream layer over the lemon curd, creating a harmonious flavor profile and textural complexity.
- Layer Stacking: Position the second cake layer precisely on top, maintaining alignment and structural balance.
- Exterior Frosting: Utilize an offset spatula to enrobe the entire cake with a smooth, even buttercream coating, covering top and sides completely and creating a polished finish.
- Chilling and Stabilization: Refrigerate the assembled cake at 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 45 minutes, allowing the frosting to set and enhance the cake’s structural stability.
- Serving Preparation: Remove the cake from the refrigerator moments before serving, ensuring it remains cool, firm, and ready for slicing and enjoyment.
Notes
- Knife Selection: Use a sharp, serrated knife for precise cake layer trimming and clean cuts.
- Surface Preparation: Choose a sturdy, flat serving plate to prevent cake shifting during assembly.
- Curd Application Technique: Spread lemon curd evenly using an offset spatula to create consistent flavor in every bite.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate cake briefly to stabilize buttercream, enhance structural integrity, and improve slice presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 0.23g
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg