Here’s a delicious gluten-free lemon cake with lemon cream cheese frosting recipe—light, tangy, and perfect for any occasion. 🍋
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum included)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¾ cup (180ml) milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease and line a 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch round pans
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
3. Cream Butter, Cream Cheese & Sugar
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth
- Add sugar gradually, then eggs one at a time
- Beat in vanilla and lemon zest
4. Combine Wet & Dry
- Add dry ingredients in three batches, alternating with milk and lemon juice
- Mix gently until smooth
5. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan
- Bake 35–45 minutes (round pans) or 45–55 minutes (9×13 pan)
- Check doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean
- Cool completely on a wire rack
6. Make Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in lemon juice and zest
- Frost cooled cake generously
Tips for Success
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting
- For extra tang, add a light lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice) before frosting
This cake is moist, tangy, and rich, perfect for birthdays, brunches, or just treating yourself.
I can also give you a mini version recipe for cupcakes if you want a gluten-free lemon cream cheese cupcake variation. Do you want me to do that?