This easy Lemon Easter Cake with Zesty Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect dessert to serve this Easter. Made with lots of fresh lemons and decorated with fresh flowers and Easter bunnies - it is both delicious and oh-so-pretty!
Preheat oven to 180C and grease three cake tins and line bottoms with baking paper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, vanilla essence, Nestlé Dessert & Cooking Cream, lemon juice, and yoghurt.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
Add the butter in cubes while mixing with a mixer on low until it is all fully incorporated and the mixture resembles sand.
Add the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Divide the cake batter between the three prepared cake tins.
Bake for 40 - 45 minutes, or until cooked through and springy to touch.
Zesty Cream Cheese Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until soft and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Add the remaining frosting ingredients and mix together until smooth and well combined.
Assembling The Cake
Using a serrated knife, trim the tops off the cake layers to create a flat surface.
Place the first cake layer on a cake stand or plate and spread with a layer of frosting.
Repeat this process with the remaining cake layers.
Add a layer of frosting on the outside of the cake and use a spatula to even it out to your desired thickness.
Place the cake in the fridge to chill and remove 30 minutes before serving.
Decorate the cake with fresh flowers and Easter bunnies and enjoy!
Notes
Accurately measure your flour! The best and easiest way to measure flour is by using a scale. But if you don’t have a scale then fluff your flour with a fork, add it to your measuring cup, and use a knife to level it off.
Adding a layer of lemon curd to this cake can be a yummy addition. You can use my lemon curd recipe here and be sure to chill the cake as you add the lemon curd to the layers.
Make sure all the butter and cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure the best end results.
Once the cake is frosted, keep it in the fridge to keep it set and remove it 45 minutes before serving for the perfect eating temperature.