I have eaten more than my fair share of cakes in my lifetime, and this one checks off all the boxes, plus some!
So What Makes This The Best Lemon Layer Cake? The best cakes I’ve ever eaten have been powerfully sweet. Although I tend to like desserts to be not-too-sweet, I make an exception when it comes to cake. If you press down on a piece with your fingers, you can almost squeeze out the butter or oil. There is nothing “bready” about a southern cake. The kind you have to be careful about flipping out of the pan, so they don’t fall apart. Instead, it has everything to do with the overall texture, moistness, and sweetness. In fact, I might go as far as to say I never truly had a mind-blowing cake until I moved to North Carolina.įor those of you living anywhere else in the country (or world) a southern cake has nothing to do with the style or flavor of the cake. When I first moved to the south, I did not realize there is a difference between a southern cake… And all other cakes. It’s moist, pillowy, and ultra tangy, just as a perfect lemon cake should be. Therefore I’m very excited to share this lemon layer cake with you today. Ok guys, so here’s my disclaimer… When I share a classic recipe like this, I see no point in adding another recipe to the chasm of the online world, unless I can state with some authority that it is the best I’ve ever made and tasted.
The Best Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe ever! This simple southern lemon layer cake is soft and moist with a tangy-sweet frosting.