289 lemon cake recipes

Moist lemon blueberry cake with cornmeal, buttermilk, and fresh lemon zest. Bursting with 3 cups of blueberries, this from-scratch sheet cake has a golden crumb and bright citrus flavor in every slice.

This classic favorite is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. No need to spend $3 for a slice at Starbucks, it's much better to make it yourself.

You can't believe how delicious and moist this cake comes out, and best of all is that the cake is made with mostly whole wheat flour, applesauce and yogurt, then glazed with a thin layer of lemony icing. Looks so appealing and tastes even better!

Frozen lemon cake with a lemon curd base, whipped cream, and beaten egg whites in a graham cracker crumb crust. A no-bake frozen dessert with just 5 ingredients.

Great-Grandma's lemon cake with real butter, lemon zest and juice, and beaten egg whites folded in for a light crumb. A heirloom loaf cake recipe that makes two freezer-friendly loaves.

Make this delicious cake for your Easter party, the fluffy, buttery and fruity flavor, and the cute decoration will impress your guests!

Lemon custard cake layers torn angel food cake with a fluffy lemon custard made from egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and meringue, then chills until set. A no-bake showstopper.

Buttery lemon tea cake with chopped pecans, soaked in a hot lemon zest and juice sauce while still warm. A tender, citrus-drenched cake with crunchy pockets of toasted nut.

Low fat lemon poppy seed Bundt cake using yogurt and egg substitute for tender crumb without the butter. Bright citrus glaze finishes each slice.

Buttermilk lemon pudding cake separates as it bakes into two layers: an airy sponge on top and a tangy lemon custard pooled underneath. Tart, light, and self-saucing, baked in individual ramekins in a water bath.

Light blueberry lemon snack cake with an oat streusel topping drizzled with honey. A wholesome, low-fat baked treat with bright lemon and juicy berries in every bite.

Lemon sponge pudding cake that magically separates into three layers as it bakes: meringue top, sponge cake middle, and creamy lemon pudding on the bottom.

Lemon filling for cakes with egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, zest, and butter. A tangy, silky curd that spreads between layers. Stovetop or microwave method included.

Poppy seed cake with lemon glaze baked in a bundt pan. Pureed apricots replace butter for moisture, egg whites provide lift, and a tangy lemon glaze drizzles over the top. No butter, no yolks.

Lemon cornmeal cake with a hot lemon glaze and crushed blueberry sauce. A rustic single-layer buttermilk cake with a tender crumb and gritty cornmeal bite, finished with bright citrus shine.

Tart apple cake brightened with lemon and a splash of rum, baked in a springform with halved apples crowning the top. Light, lemony, European-style coffee cake with dusted sugar.