Description
Silky lemon curd transforms a classic cake into a zesty Mediterranean delight. Layers of tangy brightness and delicate crumb invite you to savor each refreshing slice of this citrusy masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3.5 to 4 cups (420 to 480 grams) powdered sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Ensure the freshly baked cake reaches room temperature completely inside the baking pan, allowing it to settle and stabilize.
- Gently transfer the cooled cake onto a decorative serving platter or wire cooling rack with careful, smooth movements.
- Using a clean fork or slender kitchen skewer, create uniform perforations across the cake’s surface, maintaining a consistent depth of approximately 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) to accommodate lemon curd absorption.
- Methodically fill each carefully crafted perforation with vibrant lemon curd, allowing the bright citrus mixture to penetrate the cake’s interior and enhance its overall flavor profile.
- After the cake has reached ambient temperature, apply a luxurious layer of frosting across the entire surface using an offset spatula, ensuring smooth and even coverage.
- Artfully distribute additional dollops of lemon curd atop the frosted cake, creating an elegant and appetizing visual presentation.
- Cut the cake into precise wedges, revealing the intricate layers and serving this delectable dessert to eager guests.
Notes
- Cool the cake completely in its pan to prevent structural damage and maintain moisture.
- Gently remove the cake from the pan, transferring it to a clean serving plate or cooling rack.
- Create evenly spaced, shallow holes across the cake’s surface using a fork or skewer.
- Fill each hole with lemon curd, allowing the tangy filling to penetrate and enhance the cake’s flavor profile.
- Spread a generous layer of frosting over the entire cake using a smooth, even motion.
- Decorate the frosted cake with artful dollops of lemon curd for a visually appealing finish.
- Cut into slices and serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and zesty flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg