Lemon Cloud Cake with Lemon Curd and Buttercream

Name: Lemon Cloud Cake with Lemon Curd and Buttercream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup lemon curd for filling; 2 cups unsalted butter, softened for frosting; 4 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice for frosting

A soft and buttery layer cake packed with bright lemon flavor in every single bite.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026

Lemon Cloud Cake with Lemon Curd and Buttercream

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Prep

30 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

There is nothing quite like a slice of homemade lemon cake to brighten up your day. This recipe creates a cake that is so light and airy, it truly feels like eating a little lemon cloud.

I love this recipe because it uses lemon in the cake, the filling, and the frosting. For the best results, make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start mixing your batter.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup whole milk
1 cup lemon curd for filling
2 cups unsalted butter, softened for frosting
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice for frosting

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two 8 inch cake pans.
2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
3
Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixer until light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
5
Slowly add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk until the batter is smooth.
6
Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
7
Cool the cakes completely on a wire rack before you start frosting.
8
Beat the butter for the frosting until creamy, then add the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
9
Spread a layer of lemon curd between the cake rounds and cover the outside with the lemon buttercream.

💡 Tips

Store your leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for two days or in the fridge for up to a week. If you want a really sharp lemon flavor, sprinkle a little extra fresh lemon zest on top of the frosting right before you serve it.

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