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Lemon Sour Cream Cake

Lemon sour cream cake is soft, moist, and packed with fresh citrus flavor. The sweet lemon glaze adds the perfect tangy finish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Cake, Dessert, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Calories: 625kcal
Author: Shauna

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1½ cups self-rising flour spooned and leveled

Frosting

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup salted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest optional: additional for topping/garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or baking spray.
  • Add sugar and butter to a large mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Beat in eggs, sour cream, and lemon juice until combined.
  • Mix in flour in batches.
  • Pour and spread the cake batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 43 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean, then cool.
  • Prepare the frosting while cake cools. Add the frosting ingredients to a large mixing bowl and beat until creamy.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  • Cut and serve.

Notes

  • If you’d like a firmer frosting, add an extra cup of powdered sugar, and chill before or after spreading it on the cake.
  • Make sure to mix only until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing will cause the cake to be dense and tough rather than light and fluffy.
  • Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your cake as the suggested baking time approaches.
  • If your frosting is ready before the cake is completely cool, put it in the fridge to keep it from getting too warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 924IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 0.4mg