Lemon Almond Velvet Cake with Lemon Glaze

Ingredients

- For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 2 lemons

- For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

3. Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Blend in sour cream, lemon extract, and almond extract until smooth.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh lemon zest, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.

5. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Prepare the Lemon Glaze:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh lemon juice and water.
- Over medium heat, gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove glaze from heat and let it cool slightly.

7. Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Time

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Lemon Cake
- Almond Dessert
- Lemon Glaze
- Easy Baking
- Sour Cream Cake
- Citrus Sweet
- Oven-Baked Dessert
- Quick Dessert
- Flavorful Cake
- Gourmet Recipe

Recipe Yield

- Serves: 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 3,000

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