August 5, 2015
Lemon Celebration Cake!
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A delicious, light & lemony sponge filled with a dash of lemon curd and a luscious lemon buttercream! The perfect lemon celebration cake!
Lemon celebration cake!
After posting the recipe for my Victoria sponge celebration cake, I figured it would be so much fun if I experimented on this and produced different flavours! When I asked on my Facebook and Instagram page recently if anyone had any suggestions, and to my joy many of you suggested a lemon celebration cake!
I feel a lemon flavour for a celebration cake is always a safe flavour as (usually!) everyone likes lemon! I also find its perfect for after dinner as the zesty and fresh lemon cleanses your mouth leaving a refreshing aftertaste.
Lemon
I adore lemon drizzle cake – but I decided to do a variation on this for a bit more show! (Don’t worry though, I still have my lemon drizzle loaf cake recipe also!) I also used my homemade lemon curd recipe for the filling – feel free to use shop bought, but making your own is so surprisingly easy!
This cake ended up being a hybrid of a Victoria sponge into something super lemony and heavenly – and its delicious. I posted my recipe for my lemon & poppyseed cake a while ago and had a big success with that one, so I hope you guys like this too!
Two layer cake
Unlike my Victoria sponge I decided to keep this as a 2 layer cake so that its easier for others to make if they only have two tins, and its easier to bake two anyway! Two layer cake, normal cake, sandwich cake – whatever you want to call it, its still delicious regardless!
I tend to think some people prefer a two layer cake as you can simply slather buttercream in the middle and on top and you are done – its the perfect cup of tea pairing! I love using these tins for my sponge cakes and also this angled spatula for spreading buttercream. On this occasion I piped the buttercream but the choice is yours!
Drizzle
The drizzle aspect of this cake makes the sponge SO moist and scrummy, and the buttercream gives it the light sweetness that is often craved with cake – delicious. You simply mix the lemon juice and caster sugar together to make a yummy drizzle, and drizzle over the sponges whilst they are still hot.
This on top of the zesty buttercream and curd drizzle topping, you get the lemon taste in every bite of cake and it is just DELICIOUS! Of course I had to add some themed yellow sprinkles to the bake but they dont have to be yellow and they completely optional anyway!
Lemon recipes
I love a lemon recipe and have a fair few of them on my blog, and I can tell you guys do too – for example my lemon drizzle cheesecake, lemon drizzle cupcakes, lemon bars, even my lemon and blueberry blondies!
I love baking with lemon – as you can tell! I find that lemon bakes along or with a combination of another flavour is the perfect alternative if someone doesn’t want a chocolate themed bake. Its also a preference of mine in the middle of summer as it hits the sweet craving perfectly! ENJOY!
Recipe updated May 2017
Lemon Celebration Cake!
Ingredients
Cake
- 350 g unsalted butter
- 350 g caster sugar
- 7 medium eggs
- 350 g self raising flour
- zest of 2 lemons
- 75 ml lemon juice
Drizzle
- 75 ml lemon juice
- 75 g caster sugar
Decoration
- 2-3 tbsp lemon curd
- 200 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 400 g icing sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- spare lemon curd
Instructions
Cake
- Grease & line two 8"/20cm deep cake tins and preheat your oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan.
- Beat together the unsalted butter & caster sugar until smooth - this will take a couples of minutes!
- Once combined add the self raising flour, eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice and beat until combined - try not to over beat!
- Pour the mixture evenly into the two tins and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Drizzle
- Towards the end of baking - in a bowl, mix together your 75ml lemon juice and 75g caster sugar together.
- Once the cake is baked, drizzle this over the cakes, whilst still in the tin. Let the cakes cool fully.
Decoration
- Beat the unsalted butter for a couple of minutes using the whisk attachment with a stand mixer - doing this will make it nice and smooth!
- Once smooth, start gradually adding the icing sugar until it’s all fully mixed in.
- Add the lemon juice, and beat for about 5 minutes on a medium-high speed until super light and whipped.
- Pipe some buttercream in a circle round the edge of the top of your first sponge, and then add the lemon curd into the middle.
- Place the other cake on top, and pipe on the rest of the buttercream however you wish.
- Drizzle on some spare lemon curd, and add some sprinkles and enjoy!
Notes
- I updated this recipe in May 2017 - the original recipe was 250g of each ingredient, and 5 medium eggs, and the cake was baked for about 25 minutes.
- This cake will last in an airtight container for 3-4 days - probably longer as it has so much moisture. I keep mine at room temperature, but sometimes I will keep it in the fridge if I am making it ahead of a party for example - or you can freeze it for up to 3 months!
- The layers are thick so if you wanted a more raised cake simply slice the two sponges in to two and have a 4 layer cake!
- If you dont have any lemon juice for the decoration, use 2 tsp lemon extract instead.
- I use these 8" cake tins
- I use this medium 2D closed star piping tip
- I use these piping bags
ENJOY!
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Hi Jane – I’d like to make this in 2x6inch round tins – do you think these measurements will work or shall i adjust?
I cannot wait to make this for mothers day 🙂
Did you do this by any chance I’m looking at doing the same but I have , 3 round six inch tins 🙂
I’ve just made this and it fits great in 3 x 6inch cake tins 🙂 if you do it in 2 it will produce thicker, taller cakes but I expect it will work just as well, but will bake a little longer 🙂
How would you make this cake vegan please
The best Lemon cake I have ever made. I made it for Mother’s day last year and I am making it again this year. This was the only dessert I have made that caused my Mother to ask if I bought it or made it (My mediocre icing work always gives it away 🙂 but this time – it was as close to perfect as I will get it and everyone loved it). Thank you!!!
I’d like to make this as 3 thick layers and will cover completely with the lemon buttercream. Please could you suggest quantity of ingredients? Also, would lemon curd heated be any good for a drip? Thanks.
Hi, did you make this in the end ? I would like to do the same but unsure of quantities? Thanks xx
You say these are deep layers. I only have 2 inch tall tins. Would this amount be ok in those tins or should I do it in 3 tins and make it 3 layer?
You say that these are quite deep sponges – could I split the amount between 3 tins for a 3 layer cake or would I need to increase the quantities?
Hi is the lemon juice from fresh squeezed lemons or the lemon juice you buy in a bottle??? Thanks, making tonight!
Hiya! Either will be fine, enjoy! x
Hi Jane, I really want to try this recipe in square tins. Could you tell me which size I would need and would the baking time remain the same?
Many thanks.
Hi Jane,
I’ve just made this and it smells amazing!
I don’t have a stand mixer and tried making the icing by hand and I’m assuming that that is what has made it go wrong…my icing is more of a yellow colour than yours and a lot more wet therefore it it isn’t holding up the top layer and it’s falling 🙁
I was practicing it to make it for my mums 70th as she loves lemon… is it not an icing I can do without a mixer or is there anything I can do next time to make it stiff?
Thanks so much!
Hiya! What butter did you use? It should be fine without a stand mixer, just add the ingredients slower to compensate! Hope this helps! x
What am I doing wrong?
I am lining the tins with paper.
Changed the temp to cook longer at lower temp
Shortened the time.
The cake keeps coming out nice but when it cools it hardens a lot on the edges. Any advice?
Hiya! It may be worth investing in an oven thermometer. Hope this helps! x
The same thing happened to mine!
They were perfect when they came out of the oven but
Then just flopped
Could I make this in 2×8 inch square tins?
I appreciate it won’t be as deep
If so how long would I bake it for? X
Hi Jane looking to use this recipe for my sons 2nd birthday Peppa pig cake , was going to cover in fondant and make alittle taller ( 400g method) . Can I ask is it strong enough to cover in fondant ?and if I’m having 3-4 layers would you buttercream round the outside of the first cake and fill with lemon curd then maybe just buttercream the second with a few dollops of curd .
Hiya! Yes absolutely, this should be fine! Enjoy! x
Hi Jane I was hoping to make a 10inch celebration cake with a Swiss meringue butter cream . I really like this recipie but was wondering could I use one 10 inch cake tin instead of two 8 inch . Thank you
Would this cake work using stork rather than butter on the sponge?? ☺️
Hiya! Yes it would, however be sure to still use butter for the buttercream! Enjoy! x
Hi Jane , I made this cake today and it hasn’t risen as I had hoped seems to be flat and not spongy I followed the recipe perfectly what could have happened do u think?
Hiya! This sounds like an error with the ingredients and/or opening the oven door too early! Hope this helps! x
Hello Jane, please could you give me some advice! I would like to make this as a wedding cake bottom tier, what quantities would you recommend for 3 x 10 inch layers and how long would you bake for? Many thanks 😊
Hi,
I’ve often read in some recipes to do times recipes by 1.5 to get thicker layers, but have found this makes the cake quite dense. Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks
Hi Kim,
I think it’s because the cake is already quite thick? Not sure whether that helps?
I’ve just made these cake and the off cutting tastes delicious.
I used a cheaper version of stork, first time using that and this recipe
The top was very crumbly, Baked for the 40 mins.
Not sure why the top was so crumbly?
Probably because you used a cheap replacement of butter.
Hi Jane
I love this recipe and would like to use if for my Mum’s 60th birthday using the number 60 tins that are 30cm x 17cm each do you know how I can calculate the quantities for these tins?
Thanks x
Hi,
I’d love to make this as my bottom tier of a 2 tier cake. How do I adapt the mixture for a 10 inch cake with four layers (cooked in two tins but cut in half)
Thankyou 😊
I’m not 100% sure – but as a start, a 10″ is usually 1.6x the recipe – so maybe double it instead? x
Thanks Jane! How long would I have to cook it for,?
Hi Jane. What piping tip do you use for the buttercream? Thank you xx
Hi, I’ve made 2 amazing sandwich tins of Lemon sponge, but would like to add another layer for a friend’s birthday. Can I just halve this recipe for one sandwich tin?
Also made your vanilla back to basic sponge, went down a treat!!! Thanks for sharing! X
Hello Jane.
Can I use the same quantity when using gluten free flour
Yes! x
Sorry to bother you Jane the wedding is this week please could you help me… This Recipe is so amazing Jane, im looking to do it for a Wedding cake bottom tier 10″ 3 sponges please please could you tell me the equivalent measurement changes, ill add 75g of Plain Flour too to make it more Madeira like cake.. Thank you so much x
Hi Jane you mentioned to use a stand mixer however will a normal electric hand whisk still do the job. Thankyou
Yes it will x
This Recipe is so amazing Jane, im looking to do it for a Wedding cake bottom tier 10″ 3 sponges please please could you tell me the equivalent measurement changes, ill add 75g of Plain Flour too to make it more Madeira like cake.. Thank you so much x
I love this cake but was wondering if you could add fresh raspberries to the cake mix and if so how much? Thanks
Hey! Yes, have a look at my lemon and raspberry cake for guidance x
making this cake for my friends 22nd birthday next week, perfect flavour in this heat!
When using the 400g/8 egg method for 3 tiers/8 inch tins, what is the bake time? thank you!
Hello! About 30 mins xx
Do you think this would work in a 6 inch form but Cover the whole cake in the icing.? How would I work out measurements for cake ? Many thanks
Hi Jane
I love this recipe! I’ve seen your recipes for lemon and poppyseed cupcakes and the bundt cake. Do you think I could add poppyseeds to this recipe and if so, how much should I add? Thank you!
Hello! Thank you so much. Yes you can, I would try adding 40g xx
Hi Jane – I have made this cake loads of times and it always goes down really well! I wanted to ask if you think it would be ok if I added poppyseeds to it? I know you have a recipe for lemon and poppyseed cupcakes so I wondered if this one would be ok as well? If yes, what quantity would you recommend? Thank you!
Hi Jane, if I was to make this as a top tier of a cake in a 6 inch pan 3 layers, what quantities of ingredients would you suggest.
Thanks for your help, love your bakes.
A 6 inch of a cake is usually 2/3rds of an 8 inch cake x
Hello, was just wondering how I could make this into a lemon and lime cake ? Would I just replace the lemon Zest with lime Zest and keep the lemon juice? Or replace one Zest? Or is there a better way? Thanks 🙂
Hey! Either of these would work!xx
Hi Jane. Love this recipe! If I was to do a drip cake with this using lemon flavoured white icing for the drip, what quantities would you suggest would be enough to cover the cake and make the drip effect? Thanks in advance! X
I’m going to make this at the weekend for my mums birthday, I’m going to slice the cakes in half to create four layers and would like to buttercream the whole thing to create a drip cake. What quantity of buttercream would I need to cover and fill it?
Thanks x
Hey! At a guess, at least double if not double and a half. You can always freeze the left overs!xx
Perfect! Thanks for your quick response x
Hi Jane I love and always use your recipes when baking 😋😋 , I’m making a piggy bank cake and wondered if this recipe would work in a 8 inch sphere tin ? Or should I do a smaller amount , If so would I still cook it for 30 – 40 minutes , thank you for sharing your amazing recipes with us all x
Hello! Unfortunately I have never made a sphere cake so I am unsure of this! x
Hi Jane,
Just wondering what measurement I would use for a 9″ cake just 2 layers.
Thank you x
Hiya! Increase the recipe by a third and this should work!x
Hi Jane,
This recipe looks incredible!
When using the 400g/8 egg method for 3 tiers, how much zest and lemon juice will I need?
I would double it personally because I love it super lemony!
Hello
I’ve been asked to make a lemon drizzle celebration cake with fondant icing as well as buttercream, do you think this receipe would work if I had a thin layer of buttercream and then fondant icing? Thanks!! X
It should do – I would chill the sponge well before topping with fondant!
Hi Jane,
I was looking at your lemon drizzle cupcakes and seeing if I could make a celebration cake version, then I found this recipe which is perfect! Do you think it would still be yummy/lemony without the lemon curd and I just used the buttercream?
Yeah definitely still be delicious without!
You probably won’t see this Jane but thank you so much!!! I made this cake for my dads birthday alongside your cream cheese frosting recipe and it turned out so beautiful. The sponges were lovely, soft, fluffy and beautifully flavoured and the cream cheese frosting was a dream to make and eat. If anyone is considering making this cake. Do it! I can always count on you Jane 💓💓
Hello, please can you tell me what ingredients I need to use to make the same cake but gluten free. Thanks x
You can swap the flour to gluten free alternative, and add xantham gum if the flour doesn’t already have some in it! x
Hi Jane!
I’m thinking of making this for a friends birthday and was considering using a white chocolate ganache to cover and fill instead of buttercream. Do you perhaps have a rough idea of how much I would need to make? I was thinking of doing 1.5x the weight of the buttercream?
Thanks 😊 xx
Hiya! Oh that sounds lovely. Yes I would say at least 1.5x!
Made this for my sons birthday last week and found the cake quite dense and heavy (still tasted nice!!). What am I doing wrong?!
It could be a few things – how did you mix it? Sometimes dense cakes are because they are under baked as well!
Hi Jane, what would the baking time be if I was to split the same amount of mix into 3 tins instead?
Honestly I am not sure – but I would say 25-30 minutes! x
Hi Jane. Your recipes are great and I have loved everything I have baked thanks to you. I would like to make this cake but I have 2 20cm sandwich tins. Would this recipe still work? Also I would like to cover the cake with lemon buttercream. What quantities would I need?
I would say the tins could be a bit thin as some sandwich tins are REALLY thin, but it’s hard to say! I would reduce down to 250g butter/sugar/flour and 5 medium eggs. If you are worried you could reduce the ingredients slightly! Buttercream wise I would use 1.5x x
Hi Jane, I love your recipes! I was wondering if it was possible to use the same measurements but split it into 3 8″ cake tins instead? So it would make a 3 tier cake. If so, what would the cooking time be?
This is the best lemon cake I’ve ever made! I’ve made it twice as it was so amazing! Lovely thick sponges and so moist. Definitely a favourite of mine now!
Hi Jane
I want to make this in x3 8inch sandwich tins, would you be able to tell me the quantities and how long they need in the oven please?
I usually use a 400g/8 egg mix and split between three tins, and bake for about 30 minutes!
Hi Jane, I am planning on baking your original recipe of the lemon cake (250g of each of the ingredients). Can I still use 75ml lemon juice and grated zest of 2 lemons to put in the cake mix the same as for the deeper cake (350g) or will I need to reduce the quantity of both juice and zest for the 250g cake?
I would reduce it personally – the zest is fine and I wouldn’t bother with the juice x
Hi Jane,
Planning to make this cake for my Grandmothers birthday but just a quick question: the lemon drizzle you talk about in the notes section … do you mean that I should put this on the sponges to add more flavour or to drip on top as well as the cure?
This is a drizzle to add onto the sponges as they have come out of the oven!
Hey Jane. How could I convert this sponge into a 3 layer 6 inch cake please?
Thank you x
You should be able to split the mix as it is between three 6″ tins, or reduce the mix down to a 300g mix! x
Hey! Bit of a random one.. I can see your notes say the layers are thick, are you able to say roughly how thick each layer is please in cm? Im just trying to decide how tall it will be or if to add another layer that’s all. Thanks! X
I would say they are about 1.5/2″ deep, so 4-5cm maybe?! xx
Hi Jane! Would I be able to put this recipe in 10 inch tins and just have thinner layers? Thank you 🙂
Personally I wouldn’t say so – a 10″ is about 2/3 bigger in volume so the layers would be extremely thin – I would recommend increasing the recipe x
Hi Jane
I want to make just 1 layer of the cake therefore I know I need to use half the quantity of the recipe. I was woundering will the timing to bake the cake still be the same?…..Also I know you add lemon juice on the cake but if I wanted to add the lemon drizzle as well how much do I give, is it half again and will that be too much lemon juice as there will be some on the cake mix already?…I want the cake to be moist. I saw your lemon loaf cake recipe and you mentioned to see this recipe as I want it to be a round or square cake. Thanks
For one layer I would use 150g butter/sugar/flour/3 medium eggs, and the zest of 1 lemon – wouldn’t bother with the juice – baking time will be about the same or just a smidge less! And then anything you add on top will be half the amount as well. x
Hi Jane, I’m wanting to make this cake using two 8 inch x 4 inch deep tins. I was thinking of doubling the cake mix and fillIng the tins 3/4 full but unsure on how long they would need to bake for in the deeper tins. What would you recommend?
Unfortunately I’m not sure as I don’t often bake very deep cakes – sorry!!
Thank you for reccomending this recipe (I asked about the round tin for the load version) question, can you tell there is zest in the sponge? I have a brother who doesn’t like bits like zest, but when I tried a recipe without zest and just an extract it didn’t taste lemony. any advice please? do you think with zest is best? x
I always think that zest should be as finely grated as possible, and then when it is you can’t feel the texture! I think zest is definitely better, or just use more extract xx
Hi Jane. I am going to make this cake, and I am not going to be adding buttercream to the outside or filling. Will the curd just spill out the side or shall I leave the curd to set and thicken in the fridge before applying to the cake?
Thanks
The curd may always be a bit soft, but otherwise it should be okay if you don’t add too much or spread it too far to the sides!
Hi Jane, this recipe is just what I was looking for! I just wondered if I could make the cakes ahead of time, freeze them for a couple of days and then get them out to decorate and serve? Will the cakes be OK if I do this? Do you think they will taste fresh?
Hey! Yes that should be okay – generally I find fresh cakes best, but freezing sponges is fine! x
Hi! I’ve previously made this cake but just as the 2 layer, i want to make it into a good 3 layers for my birthday without splitting the mixture between 3 tins or slicing the 2 layers in half. Can you reccomend the measurements for 3 layers please? I think my cake tins are 7.5″! Thanks!
Generally for my three layer cakes I use a 400g/8 egg mix and split between three 8″ tins so it may be the best quantities for your 7.5 tins!
Hi Jane! How much ingredients would I need to make this cake in 2 6” cake tins and cut them into 4? Thank you!!!! Love your recipes
I would use 2/3 of the recipe roughly, and then bake and split! x
Hi Jane I wanted to make this cake but as a naked buttercream round the edge would I just double the amount of buttercream?
Also I would like to do 3 layers instead of just 2 but I don’t want them as thick what size tin and quantity’s would I use?
Love your recipes they always turn out amazing!
Hey! So you could use the mix as it is, but split between three tins and bake for less time, and then yes I would double the buttercream! X
Hi Jane i have been asked to make a lemon cake or a Victoria sponge cake for a wake next Tuesday. I only have one 20cm cake tin but I have 2 24cm cake tins. If I was to use the 24cm ones how much would you increase the ingredients by please? Thank you for all your lovely receipts I have only recently got into baking and you make it so easy to follow and everything tastes amazing!
Hey!! You would use 1.4x the recipe – so instead of 350g, I would use about 500g (10 medium eggs!) X
Hello, please can I ask how you get the lemon curd to drip? Sorry If that sounds silly. I’m just getting into baking and love your recipes but not sure how to get this to drip?
Hey! I just mix the lemon curd slightly to loosen it, add it to a piping bag and drizzle!
hi Jane love the sound of this cake but how would I make this into a coconut and lemon cake
Hey Jane, cake looks delicious 😋, I’m excited to bake it next week for my mums bday. What technique and piping nozzle did you use to achieve the look on the top. I’m not a very skilled piper so do you have any easier techniques I could use to decorate the top. (Yours looks very difficult).
I use a 2d closed star piping tip – it’s not as difficult as it looks, but you just need to make sure your buttercream is made correctly (butter, not a spread) and maybe practice onto a plate first!!
hi Jane love the sound of this cake but how would I make this into a coconut and lemon cake
I made this over the weekend and it is delicious! We particularly liked the lemon curd on it. Thanks for the recipe!
Ahh yay! So glad!! x
Hey! Another fab recipe!!! Could you split the same amount into three tins and just have thinner layers or would that ruin the recipe??
Ahh thank you! I usually make a 400g/8 egg mix for three layers, but this should be enough for the three if you want it! x
Hi Jane,
I’ve made this recipe a few times but I wanted to use it as a basis for a lemon drip cake with the lemon curd being used as the drip. I’m just wondering, is the lemon curd on its own sufficient for the drip? Or would I need to add something to it?
Thanks!
Hiya! So this will depend entirely on the lemon curd itself – I’ve used lemon curd before for a drip, and it sorta worked. I just mixed it in a bowl to loosen it somewhat and then used a piping bag. Alternatively, you could use a white chocolate drip and colour it yellow!
Hello Jane, I’m planning on making a smaller version of this cake with a 17cm cake tin rather than the 20cm, how would you adapt this and other recipes for this tin?
Thanks in advance x
Hey!! So I think that’s about a 6.5-7″ tin, so I would use about 4/5 of the recipe! Sounds weird, but this is the best website to look at – http://www.cakebaker1.co.uk/apps-for-bakers/baking-tin-size-conversion-calculator/
Hi Jane,
This cake looks amazing!
I am a complete cake making novice and would love to have a go at making this delicious looking lemon cake. Unfortunately, I only have a 9″ round silicone baking tin. How would I need to adjust the ingredients and cooking time to allow me to make one thick cake that could be cut in half to make a two layered cake?
Many thanks.
Hey! Thank you so much! Okay so I rarely bake in silicone cake tins in all honesty – but my guess would be that it would work, but it would be better to lower the temperature somewhat (to about 140c for a fan oven) and bake for longer to make sure the cake stays moist! Sometimes a deep 10″ cake can take up to two hours to bake at this temperature, but it’s worth it! x
Hi Jane,
I absolutely adore lemon cake so I’m really looking forward to try this. I’ve probably missed it but just wondering what size/depth of the tins you used for this?
Thank you 🙂
I always put my tin sizes in the first step of the method! These are 8″ cake tins! And just in general all cake tins I use happen to be at least 3″ deep x
Hi Jane, if I was to do this for a 3-tiered cake what would the quantities be? Thanks so much!
Easiest way is to add on another half of the recipe, and then bake into three tins!
Hi Jane.
I’m looking at making this next week, but wandered how much I would need to alter the recipe for a bigger tin? I used the conversion link from a previous post but it doesn’t actually bring up any new qtys!
Hiya – I’m not sure what you mean by the conversion link?
Hi,
What would the quantity of larges eggs be for this recipe as I have no medium eggs, only large?
Also would the buttercream work if I added lime juice instead to make it a lemon and lime flavoured cake? X
For this I would use 6 large – and yes you can indeed use lime!
Hi Jane,
This cake looks amazing!
I am planning on making it for a birthday but splitting the 2 deep layers in half to have 4 layers and have buttercream around the sides as well as on top and in between layers. How much icing sugar/ butter would I need to do this?
Thank you!
I would double the mix but be careful not to add too much liquid so it can hold up around the sides! x
Hello i love your cakes and would love to follow your lemon celebration cake recipe . .. only I can’t get hold of any self raising flour at the moment. I have heard you can add 1 tsp of baking powder to ever 150g of plain flour to create the same effect. Would this work okay with your recipe? Or is there something else you could recommend? Thanks 🙂
It’s 2 level tsps, per 150g of plain flour, whisked in before adding to a recipe!
Hi Jane,
I am looking to make a lemon cake similar to this one but I want to buttercream the outside of it. Would you recommend a lemon buttercream or just a normal one?
Thanks
I would generally recommend a plain buttercream without any liquid added so it’ll hold up – but you could easily add in lemon flavouring as there’s a lot less liquid that way!
Hi Jane, I love all your recipes but this just didn’t work for me! I followed the recipe word for word but instead of using 2 tins, I used 1 and thought I would split in half. It came out and it was so so flat and had not risen at all. It would have been impossible to cut in half. I had to them bake again so had to use all ingredients again to get another layer. Really disappointed 🙁
It’s because you did it in one tin. The recipe is designed for two. When baking a deep cake, I wouldn’t use the lemon juice in the sponge, I would bake at a lower temp, and it takes a much much longer time.
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Hi Jane,
This sounds like a brilliant option for my Gran’s 95th birthday cake. I was going to add in some blueberries to the mix- do you think this would work?
Love reading your recipes, thank you!
Have a look at my lemon & blueberry cake and go from there! x
Could I split the mixture into three 6 inch cake tins instead? (And bake for slightly less) Or would I need to alter the quantities?
Looks delicious! I’ve made your lemon curd a few times- never lasts long so would love to have a go at this cake too!
Would this cake hold up to fondant decorations on top? It won’t be covered in fondant but rather a Swiss meringue buttercream with fondant dec’s on top.
I don’t see why not – generally for me though I always use a madeira style when covering as it does make it firmer and easier. Probably best to chill the sponges first so they are firmer!
Hi Jane, I’m looking to bake a 3 tier lemon semi naked sponge for my nieces birthday. Is this recipe suitable for stacking?
This looks beautiful; the layers are perfect and I love the zesty lemon curd filling. I could really go for a slice right now.
Thank you so much, Lou! It would go perfectly with your Gin Lemon Curd!
Hi,
I’m looking to make a wedding cake for a friend, but need would need it to be a 10inch, 3 layer cake, is this recipe able to be adapted to this?
Also it will be the bottom tier with a vegan cake on top, is the cake sturdy enough to do this? (I am using dowels)
Thanks
It would work as a 10″! I usually use 1.6x a recipe for a 10″ – If the cake is dowelled correctly it should be fine anyway – but if you’re unsure you could make a madeira type lemon sponge for the bottom instead so there’s no slipping!
Made this for my Mums birthday earlier this week – so lemony. Made it as two tiers; lovely deep cake. I bought a very good quality lemon curd as an alternative to homemade. Love your recipes, thank you.
Looking to make a lemon cake for my son’s birthday, and this looks perfect. I would want to put buttercream all over the cake not just the top, is this recipe ok for that?
Yes it would! x
Hi there I was just wondering if this recipe could be changed into a vanilla cake? Just swapping the lemon juice/zest and adding vanilla extract, do you think this would work? I am making 2 cakes in the shape of numbers and this recipe worked perfectly for one but I want one of them to be vanilla 🤗 absolutely love your recipes!
Yeah it would work!! And thank you! x
Perfect thank you! How much vanilla extract would you recommend using please?
Perfect thank you! How much vanilla essence would you recommend using please?
Maybe 1tsp for the sponge, and 1tsp for the frosting?!
Great video! One question….when you beat in your icing sugar into the butter…how the hell do you not end up in a cloud of icing sugar which then covers your whole kitchen?!?!?! 🤔That’s what happens in my world! 🙄😆
I use Tate & Lyle icing sugar where the sugar cloud doesn’t exist! It uses an anti caking agent in it (very small amount) but enough to not cause a cloud!! X
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Hey the recipe looks fab! Just wondering if this cake would be suitable for decorating with fondant or should I go for a madeira instead
Hiya! Personally I always go for a madeira type sponge. You could still use this, but add in 75g of plain flour to make it more madeira like and therefore firmer. x
Thank you for recipe everyone loved it, I finished it of with some homemade candied primroses
Hey the recipe looks amazing! just wondering if this would be suitable for decorating with fondant or would a denser cake like Madeira be better
Hi Jane. Looking at this recipe for a tier on my brothers wedding cake. How many layers of cake would you recommend. 2 or 3? And Can poppy seeds be added, and can it be made ahead and frozen until I’m ready to use. Thankyou… Your page was the first one I came to for a recipe will be looking at your other recipies too for the other tiers. Carrot, choc fudge and vanilla xxx
For a wedding cake I usually do three layers of sponge to make the depth enough to wow, and yes poppyseeds can be added. Make sure to wrap the cake fully and well in cling film and then foil before freezing and it’ll be dandy! x
Hi Jane, I assume the recipe works just as well with orange instead of lemon zest? I would like to use the sponges as part of a giant Jaffa cake I want to make! Thank you!
Yesss it does! I’ve made it before with an orange theme and it was yummy 😍
Make made this cake as the two tiers for my first wedding cake. Its an awesome tasting cake and a fail safe. Many thsnks for your recipe and inspiration
Made this for my husband for his birthday and it went down a treat with him and the family. The sponge was so light and fresh. Will be making this again for sure!
Hi Jane- I really want to make this for a birthday cake for my friend but I would need to make it bigger, maybe a 23cm tin. Do you have any tips on how much I should increase the recipe by or should I just give it a go and see?! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks, Paula
Hey! I recommend using this website/app because it helps you scale up the recipe! http://www.cakebaker.co.uk/baking-tin-size-conversion-calculator.html xx
Thank you!
I read somewhere that you use Stork sometimes in your sponges. Would you do the same with this recipe?
Yes I would! ?
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After making your lemon and lime drizzle cake on Friday which was heavenly, I made this on Sunday….. Another fabulous delicious lemony wonder
Thank you x
Hahah so much lemony love! ❤️ thank you for baking them! X
I made this yesterday for my friend. I *may* have added limoncello to the syrup and the butterceam… It went down well at the party. Thanks for the recipe! (now to find more recipes to use up all the lemon curd I made!)
Ooh that sounds lovely! 🙂 thank you for making it!
Very nice Jane! I have tried a few of your recipes and they are lovely! Stop by and visit me at lynzrealcooking! My favorite so far is the no bake chocolate cheesecake!
Thank you! I love the chocolate cheesecake, so so yummy! 🙂
Hi would ot be ok to add poppy seeds to the 8inch lemon drizzle cake, and how many would you add, thank you xx
Hiya! Yes absolutely, I would use 30-40g! Hope this helps! x
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So classic. An absolute beauty!
Thank you! 🙂
This looks great! Going to try it!
Thank you! ☺️ and please do!!
A classic. To make it more adult I use a gin based sugar syrup.
I really want to try a Gin & tonic cake soon so mixing it with this sounds ideal ? haha thanks!
I’m not that into lemon cakes that this looks just too delicious, literally wish I could get a piece!
Haha thanks Sari! 🙂
This looks delicious! Lemon is the best 🙂
I agree! And thank you! ☺️
Wow
i am definetly gonna try it 😀
Thanks! And please do! 🙂
WOW! Absolutely amazing…
Thank you! 🙂
This couldn’t have come at a better time! My friend has requested a lemony cake for her birthday on Saturday. I’m looking forward to giving this one a go! (ps. Joining in with the Bake Off excitement too!)
Ohh YAY! Haha I’m so glad to have helped out there 😉 and yes maybe counting down the hours is a bit too excited?!
Am loving the look and sound of this recipe and your blog! I love baking with lemons too. Your cake looks beautiful.
Thank you so much Roberta! 🙂 Thats so lovely of you to say! 🙂
Lovely! A nerdy question: do you use lined sandwich tins or springform tins? I ask because I recently made a sandwich cake and the edges were rather irregular thanks to the folds in the baking paper around the rim of the tin. Your cakes have such lovely smooth sides – are you just brilliant at lining tins and I’m doing it wrong? 🙂
SO excited about Bake Off being back tonight! 🙂
Thank you! I tend to use just a circle of parchment on the bottom for like a victoria sponge as they tend to peel away from the edges themselves – but with some cakes I will make a separate strip the depth of the tin and wrap it round that way so its flat against the sides! And I 95% of the time use a springform so its easier anyway! 🙂 (If that makes any sense…)
And ME TOO! 😀
That makes sense! Thanks! I think I’ll try the separate strip of paper next time… 🙂
I’m not a big fan of sponge cakes, but yours look absolutely delicious, the sponge looks to be fluffy light and moist! Would love a bite now!
Aww thank you! This one is lovely and moist so it makes a nice change to normal ones! 😛
Hello, was just wondering how I could make this into a lemon and lime cake ? Would I just replace the lemon Zest with lime Zest and keep the lemon juice? Or replace one Zest? Or is there a better way? Thanks 🙂