Lemon White Velvet Cake

Soft, fluffy, and beautifully velvety with a bright fresh lemon taste — this Lemon White Velvet Cake is light, elegant, and perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or afternoon dessert cravings.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2½ cups (300 g) cake flour
• 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 cup (226 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3½ cups (420 g) powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

Make the Cake

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
• In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until pale, light, and fluffy.
• Add the egg whites and mix until smooth.
• Add vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, then mix again.
• Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing gently until the batter becomes silky and smooth.
• Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s).
• Bake until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25–30 minutes for layer cakes or 32–38 minutes for a sheet cake.
• Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Make the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

• Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.
• Gradually add powdered sugar and continue mixing until fluffy.
• Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
• Beat until the frosting becomes silky and spreadable.

Assemble

• Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
• Garnish with extra lemon zest or white chocolate shavings if desired.

Tips for the Best Velvet Cake

• Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
• Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
• Fresh lemon juice and zest give the brightest flavor.
• Chill the cake slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.

This Lemon White Velvet Cake delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus brightness with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.