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9 delicious, super easy Lemon Cakes that require minimal effort, although they look quite fancy - like you spent hours in the kitchen! That makes them perfect for everyday celebrations and elegant enough for your fanciest dinner parties!
We love lemon cakes any time of year, but there's something so bright and sunny about them; they're perfect for springtime enjoyment and entertaining. We're sharing a delicious collection of easy lemon cakes today. Each one is unique and loaded with vibrant flavor. You'll find something everyone on your sweet tooth list will enjoy!
All of these lemon cakes come together quickly with just one bowl and a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon - no mixer is needed! That means you can stir them up in minutes and enjoy a bit of leisure time while you wait for the tantalizing aromas to waft from the oven!
Here's the lemony rundown (with a few 5-star reviews from our readers)!
With a double layer of fabulous lemon flavor, this moist, tender Lemon Sour Cream Tea Cake comes together quickly with just one bowl and no mixer needed! Make it in a tube pan or a Bundt pan!
This Lemon Curd Ricotta Crumb Cake is a fabulous, four-layer Italian dessert. The crust and crumb topping are made from the same sweet, buttery dough, making it quick and easy; no special equipment is needed!
"I made this cake for a friends birthday who loves lemon and I must say it was a big hit.
As usual another fabulous recipe. Thanks!"
If you're looking for a super easy cake that's tender, moist, comes together quickly, feeds a crowd and is incredibly delicious, this Ridiculously Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Sheet Cake is IT!
"Lovely cake! Hubby and I really liked it and daughter liked it best with whipped cream for her frosting. (Hubby ate it for breakfast and that is a big endorsement since he sugars out very quickly.)"
Okay, this one's not "officially" a cake, but close enough and delicious enough to include it in this collection! What if you could have a gourmet dessert that's so ridiculously easy that it's... ridiculous? That's the story of this Crustless Lemon Tart!
"I served this at Easter lunch and received a stand ovation- well, not standing, but everyone swooned at how delicious this was and the perfect ending to our meal. Naturally I took all the compliments, but alas, was remiss in not mentioning how you taught such a 'ridiculously easy' recipe. Thanks again for all the compliments."
With a triple dose of lemon (in the cake, glaze and icing), this Ridiculously Easy Lemon Buttermilk Cake is also ridiculously delicious, definitely a lemon lover's dream come true!
"Baked this spur of the moment for a friend when I learned today was his birthday and he loved lemons as much as I do. So wonderful; triple lemon flavor in cake, glaze and icing."
This crazy delicious French Grandmother's Lemon Yogurt Cake has a moist, tender crumb, takes minutes to make and has a delightful history!
"Thank you for sharing your recipes! I made it this morning, on my 2nd week after chemo. I was feeling rather tired, but a whiff of the cake in the oven lifted my spirits! And the tasting later brought even more joy and satisfaction! Your recipes are truly a blessing to me, and an encouragement to keep going. These "wins" make the long day much more enjoyable!"
This easy Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Cake recipe includes a tender-crumbed, super moist white cake with a delicious lemon curd filling and icing. Make the ridiculously easy lemon curd in minutes!
"Wow. Growing up in Central Wisconsin, it was a real treat to visit the corner bakery and have a slice of lemon poppy seed cake. For years, I have been searching for a recipe to bring back those childhood memories. Chris, you have done this for me. I found your wonderful blog (a game changer in the kitchen for me) during one of my many searches for this recipe. I also saw great, great reviews on this cake from people who have no idea what it was like to visit a small German bakery as a child. THANK YOU!"
A combination of cake and cheesecake, this delicious Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake is a one-bowl, no-mixer recipe that you can throw together in minutes.
"I don't make a lot of frosted cakes, but I will move this one into heavy rotation. The cake was delicious, but, oh, that frosting! It tasted like lemon fudge (if there is such a thing!) I had to stop sampling so there would be enough to frost the cake! Thank you for such wonderful recipes. Everyone has been a winner."
So there you have it, 7 summery lemon cakes - put these fabulous recipes on your must-make-soon list!
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"This is the most delicious lemon cake!! My family and friends loved it and it's super easy to make. Thanks for sharing."