Lemon Cupcakes & Cake Recipe

Fresh, vibrant, and full of real lemon flavor, this Lemon Cake & Cupcake recipe is sunshine in dessert form.

Soft and tender with a beautifully moist crumb, this cake has the perfect balance of sweet and citrus. It delivers that bright, natural lemon flavor without being overpowering, making it ideal for everything from simple family gatherings to elegant layered celebration cakes.

Paired with my smooth and creamy lemon buttercream, this combination is light, fluffy, and perfectly pipeable. The buttercream holds its shape beautifully while delivering that fresh lemon finish that keeps everyone coming back for another bite.

This recipe has been thoughtfully developed and tested for consistent structure, reliable rise, and bakery-quality results whether you are baking cupcakes or full-sized cakes.

You’ll Receive:

• Lemon Cupcake recipe
• Instructions and bake times for various cake sizes
• Lemon Buttercream recipe
• Step-by-step instructions
• Ingredient measurements in cups and grams
• Pan size guidance
• Tips for best results

Perfect for:

• Spring and summer baking
• Mother’s Day
• Baby showers
• Easter
• Wedding showers
• Market menus
• Anyone who loves a bright, citrus-forward dessert

This is a digital download only. No physical product will be mailed. You will receive a downloadable PDF immediately after purchase so you can start baking right away.

Light, fresh, and timeless. This is lemon done the Baked by the Lake way. 🍋💛