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  5. Lemon Cake Recipes That Require a Second Slice

Lemon Cake Recipes That Require a Second Slice

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By Southern Living Editors Updated January 12, 2022
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Lemon Bundt Cake
Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke

There's something about a bright, citrusy lemon cake that is almost universally appealing. It's perfectly appropriate for a fresh dessert after a hearty comfort food supper when the weather is chilly, and utterly delightful as a light finish to a summertime meal. From impressive layer cakes to easy as one-two-three-pound cakes, this roundup of lemon cake recipes has something for everyone and every skill level. Our Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake is heaven on a plate. You will not be able to resist its fluffy texture and melt-in-your-mouth crust. Why not rise and shine to a delicious slice of our Lemon Loaf Cake? It pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee. If you have a cake plate that is begging for a friend, look no further than our Lemon-Lime Pound Cake. It is so easy and so delicious that you'll be baking it up over and over. That cake plate may never be empty again.

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Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake

Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake
Credit: Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake

Cook the cheesecake in a water bath to ensure it doesn't crack.

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Lemon Bar Cake

Lemon Bar Cake
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford

Recipe: Lemon Bar Cake

The gooey center and chewy crust make one dynamic combination. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar.

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Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze

Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze

You can skip the Lavender Glaze, but why would you want to do a thing like that? It's sweet, fresh, and utterly decadent when spread atop our Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake.

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The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake

The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake

Don't let the name fool you: This is no cheesecake. But it is absolutely delicious.

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Lemon-Yogurt Crumb Cake

Lemon-Yogurt Crumb Cake
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Lemon-Yogurt Crumb Cake

This recipe calls for our Quick and Easy Lemon Curd, but you can also pick up a jar at your favorite grocery store instead.

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Luscious Lemon Cake

Luscious Lemon Cake
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Luscious Lemon Cake

For a casual look just frost the top of the cake and in between the layers.

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Lemon Bundt Cake

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Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

This tangy cake with a sweet glaze will become your go-to recipe for every occasion. 

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Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake

Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake

If you're looking for an impressive dessert, you've found it. For a ladies' lunch, bridal tea, or baby shower, our Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake is a winner.

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Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake

Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake

If you think chocolate and lemon don't belong together in once dessert, this cake will prove otherwise.

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Lemon-Lime Pound Cake

Lemon-Lime Pound Cake
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Lemon-Lime Pound Cake

Ever heard of 7UP pound cake? This is our updated version to the classic Southern staple.

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Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake

Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake

To make this recipe ahead, you can wrap the cooled layers in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to a month.

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Lemon Pudding Cake

Lemon Pudding Cakes
Credit: Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Lemon Pudding Cake

This simple dessert is light, custardy, and filled with the bright flavor of lemon.

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Lemon Raspberry Cake

Lemon Raspberry Cake
Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Recipe: Lemon Raspberry Cake

Make the most of fresh lemons and raspberries by making this refreshing layer cake. 

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Lemon Yogurt Cake

Lemon Yogurt Cake
Credit: Micah Leal

Recipe: Lemon Yogurt Cake

Crumbly cake layers, sweet lemon curd, and tangy whipped yogurt cream are the perfect trio. 

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Lemon Naked Cake Recipe with Flower Crown

Naked Lemon Cake with Flower Crown
Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Lemon Naked Cake Recipe with Flower Crown

Homemade lemon-vanilla buttercream and edible flowers instantly upgrade boxed cake mix.

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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake
Credit: Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon and blueberries are a match made in heaven in this light and airy springtime dessert. 

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Strawberry-Lemon Crêpe Cake

Strawberry-Lemon Crêpe Cake
Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Hadas Smirnoff

Recipe: Strawberry-Lemon Crêpe Cake

Thin crêpe layers allow ample space for spoonfuls of rich lemon filling. 

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Lemon-Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Mascarpone

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Credit: Photographer: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lauren Smith Ford; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos 

Recipe: Lemon-Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Mascarpone

Sometimes simple is better, and this one-layer cake proves just that. 

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Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes

Transform a box of cake mix into a delightful treat that's perfectly portioned for guests. Fresh berries, lemon slices, or pink and yellow sprinkles make beautiful garnishes for these cupcakes.

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Blueberry-Lemon Cake

Blueberry-Lemon Cake
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Blueberry-Lemon Cake

No artificial dyes here! The beautiful frosting on this layered confection gets its natural hue from fresh pureed blueberries.

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Lemon Loaf Cake

Lemon Loaf Cake
Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin

Recipe: Lemon Loaf Cake

This bright, tender cake is the perfect companion to a morning cup of coffee, afternoon tea, or delicious dinner. Plus, it can be made in advance and frozen for up to three months for when you need a last-minute treat.

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Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake

Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake

This wow-worthy cheesecake is the ideal make-ahead recipe for the holidays. Simply prepare it the day before your gathering and chill until it's time to serve!

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Lemon Cake with Lemon-Thyme Frosting

Lemon Cake with Lemon-Thyme Frosting
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones

Recipe: Lemon Cake with Lemon-Thyme Frosting

No one will realize this gorgeous cake started with a box of mix. A homemade lemon-thyme buttercream dresses it right up.

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Lemon-Lime Poke Cake

Lemon-Lime Poke Cake
Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Lemon-Lime Poke Cake

Poke cakes are the most delicious way to serve up a moist dessert that feeds a crowd. The flavor combination of lemon and lime screams summer.

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Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream

Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream
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Recipe: Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream

Soft lemon cupcakes are a gorgeous match for raspberry buttercream. Even though this recipe makes a dozen, it comes with a warning: You'll want to double it!

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Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
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Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

This sweet, tangy pound cake will brighten anyone's day. Fresh blueberries and lemon are showcased in the cake and glaze.

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon Poppyseed Cake
Credit: Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake

Since this loaf cake is an oil-based cake, you don't have to worry about dryness—the cake stays moist for days. Friends and family will love a slice with coffee or tea at brunch.

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    1 of 27 Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake
    2 of 27 Lemon Bar Cake
    3 of 27 Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze
    4 of 27 The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake
    5 of 27 Lemon-Yogurt Crumb Cake
    6 of 27 Luscious Lemon Cake
    7 of 27 Lemon Bundt Cake
    8 of 27 Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake
    9 of 27 Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake
    10 of 27 Lemon-Lime Pound Cake
    11 of 27 Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake
    12 of 27 Lemon Pudding Cake
    13 of 27 Lemon Raspberry Cake
    14 of 27 Lemon Yogurt Cake
    15 of 27 Lemon Naked Cake Recipe with Flower Crown
    16 of 27 Lemon Blueberry Cake
    17 of 27 Strawberry-Lemon Crêpe Cake
    18 of 27 Lemon-Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Mascarpone
    19 of 27 Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes
    20 of 27 Blueberry-Lemon Cake
    21 of 27 Lemon Loaf Cake
    22 of 27 Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake
    23 of 27 Lemon Cake with Lemon-Thyme Frosting
    24 of 27 Lemon-Lime Poke Cake
    25 of 27 Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream
    26 of 27 Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
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