Amazing Lemon Cake Recipe

[@farmtohealth259]

I don't even want to watch anyone else's cooking channel. You awoke my love for pastries. Please don't stop making videos.

[@holyspiritsfriend]

I love him and Chef Jean Pierre!

[@JamieReynolds-s7o]

I never leave a comment but THIS, this is important. If you are thinking of giving this recipe a try, stop looking through your search results! I made this humongous cake (for our asian family of 4 with mostly old people) thinking that we'd never be able to finish it. I couldn't have been more wrong. By the third day, the cake was still insanely moist and as mouth-watering as the very first slice. Just a side note, I only added in roughly 2/3 of the amount of powdered sugar stated in the recipe to get that "not too sweet" compliment from my Viet grandma.

[@lorraineglazar4353]

Dear John, I made this cake for an Easter lunch. I make cakes, but usually they are simple. I make Maida Heater's 62nd Street Bundt Cake with lemon syrup, or a Texas sheet cake where I pour the frosting on the top. I also make a cake in a loaf pan that has a liquidy chocolate core (it ships well). Nothing with layers or "dollops". There's something about your kind, gentle and encouraging teaching style that made me think "I can make this layer cake!". I wanted to use lemon curd between the layers, and one of my running buddies told me to pool it in the center and pipe a ring of frosting around it. It was a success! One of my guests asked for seconds, and a good friend who is a restauraunter said it was a "triumph". Thank you for coaxing me out of my comfort zone! Lorraine

[@haileycampe1495]

I made this for my future sister in laws Bridal shower and everyone loved it and were shocked when I said I made it because they thought it was gotten from a bakery. I made 2 lemon layers, 2 almond cake layers and used a plain cream cheese frosting and a blackberry compote between the layers, it was honestly heavenly! I reduced the amount of powered sugar in the frosting to only 2 cups because I thought the sweetness to cream cheese tang was just right at only 2 cups. Thank you John for the amazing recipes!

[@cynthiawadeson8843]

I love your creativity--i want a sample!

[@korenng5553]

👍 amazing!

[@rachelmyers7104]

How did you make your blackberry compote?

[@haileycampe1495]

@@rachelmyers7104 I found a recipe online, it wasn’t anything extravagant but it sure tasted good

[@rachelmyers7104]

@@haileycampe1495 thank you. Last recipe I tried wasn’t very good.

[@beatrizneves304Youtube]

2½ cups all-purpose flour (300g) ▢1½ teaspoons baking powder ▢½ teaspoon baking soda ▢¾ teaspoon salt ▢1 cup unsalted butter softened (227g) ▢1½ cups granulated sugar (300g) ▢2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons) ▢3 large eggs ▢1 cup buttermilk (240ml) ▢¼ cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons) (60ml) ▢1 tablespoon vanilla extract

[@VishnuLal-xc2ro]

Omg ty for this

[@aestheticalien273]

Thank God lol

[@privialuno5776]

Thank you !!! How are you not 📍 pin to the top !!

[@QueenBoadicea]

8:39 I've made a lot of cakes with frosting and I've found that the confectioner's sugar asked for the frosting ingredients is always WAY too much! Powdered sugar is expensive and 7 cups of it is a massive amount. What I do is halve the amount of ingredients used for the frostings and see how much cake it covers. Usually, the halved amount is plenty. I'm going to start with that and see how it works.

[@katherinearthurs]

I love lemon cake! To really pop that lemon zing...after layers are baked I use the lemon juice from the zest I added to batter and I brush the cake with the juice, top and bottom, as they reach room temp. Yum yum

[@scotnick59]

it's amazing that John stays so slender - after making and I'm sure eating - his culinary masterpieces!

[@TeriLandrum]

The sugar is the same for most homemade frostings and delicious with no preservatives like canned grocery store frosting. He is amazing and a fabulous baker!

[@julieoelker1865]

John, 12 years ago, my mother-in-law was turning 80 (she's still with us). Our daughter, then an 8th grader, made and decorated a huge lemon cake for the party. It was big enough to feed 40 people. When it came to the frosting, she sent her Dad to the store for lemons, and he came back with only one teeny little thing. We finally ended up using two pounds of lemons. The cake was so yummy that the frosting tasted like lemonade. After the party, all the kids kept sneaking extra cake for tbeir midnight snacks. By morning the whole thing was gone. Best cake we ever had. I do still want to try yours, too.

[@PushpamalarRatnasingam]

I am a 79 year old from Malaysia and i made your lemon cake and it came out beautifully. Thank you so much❤❤❤. Becauce i am a diabetic i used less sugar .

[@gretchen1990]

My daughter made this cake for my 45th birthday! It was sooooo delicious and beautiful! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes!

[@cindycline4291]

Thanks!

[@sajashakatreh4152]

Hey, I'm from Jordan, Middle East. I made this recipe and just the smell while it's in the oven took my heart. The taste is amazing and I love how much quality you put in it (and when you talked about your childhood). Thank you so much :') ❤️❤️ Ps:the greatest thing in adulthood that you can eat a lot of cake batter without permission 😂😍😍.

[@docholliday4546]

Jordans in the middle east?! Who would have thought it!

[@bellsandthreads9938]

@@docholliday4546 ?

[@seandalai3413]

@@docholliday4546 There's a Jordan in Utah, btw.

[@dt564]

I'm glad it turned out well for you Jordan :) I bet it was delicious ❤

[@dt564]

I'm glad it turned out well for you Jordan :) I bet it was delicious ❤

[@kellydl7256]

I knew you were Greek! Opa! Me to. Love your channel, and your hubby has great taste, love the copper! Love lemons! Thank you.

[@alilove5618]

🤤 The creaminess from the buttercream has me speechless..lol :) My grandma loved lemon cake and I will have to make this next month for her birthday in Memory of. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@angelarasmussen1800]

Grandma had good taste!!!

[@emmel4fun]

Awwww!😥

[@evapetris1840]

Just finished having a slice! This frosting is to die for!!! I made one of your chocolate cakes for my boyfriend's birthday last week as well and couldn't believe how perfect it was. Thanks for all these delicious goodies 🥰💕

[@joycesharp3783]

That would be a beautiful Easter or Mother’s Day cake! I love your videos and recipes! So perfect for the home cook and baker! Thank you for all you do to bring us joy and good food!

[@dannybadillo1805]

Ck is definitely going w frozen

[@lesliebrown2455]

guys I made this cake last night. it. is. CRAZYGOOD!!!! the best lemon cake I ever had, I rarely lie!!! it is so so so freakin good.

[@carlamoore2710]

YOU ARE KILLING IT!!!!! Every time I get a notification I know it's going to be for another amazing recipe that's what I pre-ordered my cookbook 😋

[@glennrotton7129]

I made this cake for my birthday. My husband came down with covid the morning of my birthday so I got to make my own cake. It was, actually still is, delicious.

[@melindar8892]

Lemon cake, yes, please.. looks amazing

[@yaxofossiad]

I make a very similar cake that also has a tart lemon curd between the layers. It is so yummy! This looks amazing!

[@agamemnon533]

Sounds great. Make it on you tube.

[@joyced277]

Lemon curd recipe please?

[@honestreviewsonly1915]

Omg, his cake with lemon curd in the center? That’s going to happen this week for sure.

[@honestreviewsonly1915]

@@joyced277 Preppy Kitchen has a recipe for Lemon curd. .

[@mariagonzales11144]

Delicious!! I have to say.. I add layers of lemon curd, finishing with the cream cheese butter cream lemon frosting, and this cake goes next level! I love your recipes John!!

[@kiab420]

jus made this for my daughters bday today that frosting is so good n i added lemon curd n lemon extract as well great additions

[@theresakelly4609]

The joy of the lemon flavors you describe. Thank you for all of your magic. I love all the lemon recipes.

[@lillygirl66]

I made this Sunday for my nephew's birthday who is a chef. We all absolutely loved it!! Thank you!!

[@Iceangelofdeath]

Perfect timing! My fiancé has a birthday tomorrow and lemon is his favorite flavor! I'll make this for the party! Always love the videos, thank you!

[@itsjemmabond]

How did it go?

[@Iceangelofdeath]

@@itsjemmabond it was a terrific hit! Everyone loved it! I topped it with candied lemon wheels and raspberries, really luxurious cake batter itself too

[@itsjemmabond]

@@Iceangelofdeath Cool. I need to try it too. Thanks 😊

[@sheilamccann3936]

Made this today. Huge success. Everything I have tried on your channel has been a win. Thanks.

[@pollykent2100]

That looks delicious! And the bench scraper is a great idea. I will try that next time I frost a cake. Also wise to do the dollop test on something else first. I made carrot cupcakes for Easter and decorated them with little "carrots" that did not at all look like carrots, but something less appropriate for children. Ended up swirling them into the top of the cupcakes.

[@JJ-yk6il]

This channel is almost impossibly pleasant. It’s like the pure essence of ASMR just manifested in one kitchen/host. Amazing.

[@Holmer188]

Love all your recipes , but especially your lemon one’s. My son got me a scale for this last Christmas, and it has improved my baking skills. Thanks for sharing.

[@hmoudih.1]

هل تحب الليمون. ؟

[@lindabederio4603]

I love your videos, because you tell us how to do everything and why we are doing it, for a professional presentation. I knew about how acids react in food, but not to the extent of your knowledge base. The next time I have people over, I’ll use your videos. Thank you!

[@AnakinSkywalker-mm3gi]

Congratz on 3M subs! BTW lemons are my favorite ingredient to use in baking! 🍋

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you! I WISH we could grow lemons here. So good...

[@tamara8088]

Fresh lemons are my favorite ingredient too.

[@sallysparrow5774]

Kia Ora from New Zealand! I love watching your channel, not only seeing your incredible creations come together, but also hearing your great tips and tricks! I’ve have learnt so many things from watching you. Thanks for sharing your talents and knowledge with us!

[@terryhandford423]

Dear Preppy Kitchen, We just made your lemon cake recipe. Awesome! It turned out amazing! The icing was just perfect.

[@cococarpizo2735]

No estoy metiendo al horno y, muy bonita la masa muchas gracias

[@scottmahoney8528]

This was WAY better then we thought it would be. VERY AWESOME recipe and THANK YOU!

[@sassysister8552]

Lemon is by far one of my favorite flavors for desserts & lemon chicken - I'm so hungry after watching this grrr that cake is beautiful and looks heavenly

[@imjustsaying7300]

So my husband loves you for the lemon cake that is now going to be made after I watched your video. Lemon is his absolute favorite- thank you for making it look easy❤

[@caspersastro]

It looks divine. Thank you for the recipe. For maximum lemon flavour, thoroughly smoosh the lemon zest with the sugar before you start the creaming.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Nothing beats a lemon cake! Thank you for the video!

[@ScouserGirl89]

i have tried this recipe and it is amazing. i use baking paper on the base and around the sides (my nan taught me how to bake) and i've tried everything else and my nan's method (for me anyway) is the best method. love from Liverpool (home of the beatles)

[@bflogal18]

John, you introduced me to cake strips a few years ago. Best thing ever! Thank you!

[@StitchesByRamona]

Looks AMAZING. My Mum's 96th birthday is next week, I am totally making this cake to celebrate her special day. Happy Birthday Mum! Ramona Lakefield ON Canada

[@julieduncan8927]

I made this cake over the weekend. It truly is amazing!!!

[@daniellejohnson5198]

I’m going to make this I have a request for lemon cake and also my son loves lemon cake. I made your vanilla cake and EVERYONE loves it. Last night I made your devils food cake for my husband birthday and he devoured it. It was so big it almost didn’t fit in my dish. You have made my cakes a hit with everyone. Thank you John

[@personiguess2453]

I trust this man to give me good recipes the same way I trust Sally’s baking addiction. The 2 best online baking resources for me

[@joycesharp3783]

My daughter made this for me yesterday for my birthday! It turned out beautiful and delicious!

[@phoenix2.020]

I love lemon cake. One of my favorite kinds of cake. Great recipe John! I’d love to try this one 🍋🍰😋

[@faiezaebrahim7772]

This guy has so much patience with his explanation. Good teacher!!

[@mundanethings208]

I literally bought a whole lemon tree yesterday that had a few lemons ready to be picked. This is genuinely divine timing 🤣

[@MLMLW]

That looks beautiful!! I can't wait to try it. But, I have to say that I've been baking for over 40 years and I've always finished mixing my batter with my mixer & never by hand at the end. That's not how my mom taught me nor how her mom taught her & they were expert cake bakers. My cakes have always turned out beautifully, moist, light, fluffy, & delicious. My mom also taught me to handle all cake batter with care so when you're spooning it into your prepared pans you do it lightly and never mash down on the batter when you are going to even it out in the pans. I've never put the moist strips around my pans either. I guess to each his own & your cake certainly looked delightful & beautifully decorated.

[@nancydavidson9896]

This looks amazing. Thank you John for your continued creativity and love for baking. It comes across in your videos. I can hardly wait to try it.

[@kristenhutzley9636]

I made this cake & the lemon curd & frosting. I added a little bit of the curd to the frosting minus the vanilla for a little extra lemon punch, sooooo delicious 😋 🍋🥳

[@tammiemartinez6485]

John our after school treat was a toasty flour tortilla with butter spread on it. You just brought back some great memories. Drips of butter running down our arms, lol. I haven't had one in over 35 yrs 😕 Yours sounds good too. Gonna give that a try... 😋

[@hudaamusa2755]

I tried it today it was perfect the fluffiest cake I have ever made 🤤🤤 I use only your recipe for cake preppy’s kitchen the best

[@tomdececco2806]

Looks great - made your blueberry pie over the weekend and used the technique you used on the cherry pie crusts - worked out great - thanks 👍👍

[@angelarasmussen1800]

Blueberry and pecan are tied as my two favorite pies. I love your choice of pie!

[@candyparton9230]

Hey John, wow this cake looks so delicious and as soon as I get to the grocery store to grab lemons I will be making this. I love, love lemon anything and this cake is calling my name. Thanks John and blessings to you, Brian and the boys.

[@Elihu1313]

muchas gracias por compartir este video ; es una delicia voy a tratar de hacer pero dudo que me quede como a ti saludos desde la ciudad de mexico, como siempre fantástico .. Many thanks for sharing this video ; It's a delight, I'm going to try to do it, but I doubt it will be like you. Greetings from Mexico City, fantastic as always..

[@janicesmith2921]

I made this cake for a kids' camp dessert auction at my church in April and the highest bidder loved it! Thanks Chef!

[@Vic_Torii]

Just made this and I think this is the best lemon cake recipe ever. Even My toddler who hates cake agrees, keeps coming for more… So so delicious. It’s a very nice spongy cake 😘

[@sharonelrod5390]

Now that's just beautiful, a piece of art.

[@favour188]

Lemon Cake recipe 2½ cups all-purpose flour (300g) ¾ tsp salt 1½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 cup unsalted butter (226g), softened 1½ cups of granulated sugar (300g) 2 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons) ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 3 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk (240mL) 1 tbsp vanilla extract Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 mins Cream Cheese Lemon Frosting 8 oz. soft cream cheese (226g) 1 cup unsalted butter (226g) room temp 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 lemon) 7 cups confectioners' sugar (840g) 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 lemon) ½ tsp vanilla extract

[@popp-de-pop2812]

Mind blowing in a good respectful way.

[@trishahutchinson3485]

Looks delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe!

[@desisabor91]

👍

[@dannybadillo1805]

@@desisabor91 Ryan is on hisway now 😳 for you Dm is not available in s mode for real 😕 and tkuy to be a good idea

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I really enjoy the childhood and family stories. They are such a nice touch. It's kinda like a friend reminiscing with you as they are baking. Recipes with lemon it it are some of my favorites. I'd like a good pasta recipe with lemon it it as well. And the cake looks delicious.

[@LAOM3423]

You never seize to amaze me! Another great recipe!

[@valerielyda6414]

Appears utterly scrumptious!! Interesting style on edges with scraper tool. Thank-you!

[@ashleylockhead17]

The cake looks amazing John!

[@laurayap4196]

Thank u for your lemon cake tutorial. I made it and my family and friends enjoyed it.

[@livie5015]

Believe it or not, I just made this recipe 2 days ago 😂 what a coincidence! It’s AMAZING for anyone who’s considering making it

[@mariee.5912]

🤣🤣 It happened to me and another follower before. We're connected to John sometimes 😆

[@dannybadillo1805]

@@mariee.5912 fast Come Tomorrow is fine 🙂 if hifk is good for You are not a big man but

[@manuelgdelvillar4064]

Hi John!! I write you from Mexico city, and I have to say, I love youre recipes. I made this cake for christmas and it was delicious, i followed every step even I had to made the buttermilk, cause here in Mexico don´t sell it. Thank you so much for your wonderfull videos, I love it

[@sussybaka119]

Just when you think Jhon can't make a more gorgeous cake he never stops surprising us ✨

[@lorrainehicks9172]

Beautiful cake. Love the splash of purple from the pansies. I love to hear your stories and when you explaining the science behind baking. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

John this looks so delicious I am totally going to make this. Lemon is my favourite in just about everything. You always put a smile on my face.

[@cindyyeager8627]

Having moved to a colder winter climate, I too miss my beautiful Meyer Lemon tree. I look for them in the markets but hard to find. Anything homemade with fresh lemon is so lovely.

[@ShadeOtree]

My mother wont be happy wuth that much butter disappearing from the fridge 😂😂😂

[@serenababy6358]

That cake is pure happiness 😊 i love the flowers

[@sonakhama]

Thank you so much! This was super helpful

[@Thesweetestconfections]

A lot of my clients don’t like very sweet frosting. I put only 4 cups of powdered sugar and it was amazing. Love this cake. ❤

[@sudinskiy6537]

Wow I see how it is. Posting a lemon cake recipe the day after I get my wisdom teeth out just so that a I can’t try it?? 😭🤣

[@Nevertoleave]

Gives you time to get the ingredients!

[@spangelicious837]

So you have something to look forward to. 😁

[@Thesparten45]

Put it into a blender and drink it

[@Nemiah]

@@Nevertoleave 😂🤣

[@IHateYTIdentifiers]

Rude. Im unsubbing as we speak. Nah kidding I love him too much.

[@shamik1117]

Gosh ..the amount of information you give! No wonder your cakes come out super nice. Im making your carrot cake right now for the millionth time and apparently i make the best carrot cake…im just gonna keep that but only I know it’s coz of you. Thank you so much…pls keep it up ❤

[@Dobr3967]

This is the most tender cake we’ve ever made. It’s so good! Thanks for teaching us this recipe.

[@lezordean3838]

Love this is my favorite ❤ Thank you for teaching joyful beautiful Soul

[@ComplicatedCupcake]

I made this cake! Lovely recipe. I opted for crushed pistachios and lemon peel for the top. I can’t do powder sugar it’s too sweet for me. I also only use brown sugar. I really love this recipe thank you! I did use my homemade vanilla. Curious what alcohol do you use for your extract? ❤

[@belladonnabookworks2278]

I made mine with grey goose vodka.

[@sarakatharina2928]

Crushed pistachios sounds really beautiful. Thank you for that inspiration!

[@cacapolli]

How much brown sugar for frost did you use?

[@PinkSaira1]

So in love with this guy. He sounds like a sweetheart 💞 kind human being

[@stephniek]

Can I use a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer?

[@darrienpaul]

How dare you make something sooo amazing!

[@romavictor1811]

7 cups of powdered sugar!? Are you trying to give us diabetes!!!

[@Fridayyet]

Than put in less. How much of the cake are you going to eat? You also know, powdered sugar isn't the same amount of sugar as granulated sugar, and also has corn starch in it.

[@romavictor1811]

@@Fridayyet sugar is sugar mate no matter how much you try to mask it with filler ingredients

[@Joseph-ux7uu]

@@romavictor1811then put in less powdered sugar

[@tigerlover7359]

Hope you never buy sweets from the store or soft drinks or anything. They are much worse. And you’ll be consuming a shit ton more of those than this cake.

[@anrobusametaf5197]

Don't eat it then...why are u here for? it's a damn dessert

[@d.benders2413]

Definitely making this cake, lemon or pineapple are my favorite flavors for cakes. Love watching him cook, he makes everything look so easy! Thank you for this wonderful recipe. Regards from the Caribbean.

[@aliciacardenas6789]

7 cups of sugar??? 😱

[@pheabe]

I could NEVER use that much sugar…. 3 tablespoons is more than enough to me 😮

[@MiriNinety]

That’s for the buttercream. Butter/sugar ratio is always 1:2

[@aliciacardenas6789]

@@MiriNinety Pues de lo que sea. 7 tazas de azúcar es muy dañino para la salud.

[@avaliervilla]

Depending on the size of the cake, probably 8-10 servings. I'm pretty doubtful that one person can finish the whole cake in one sitting

[@deirdrekettle3797]

can I just add love the videos and how you stop to show us the consistency at various stages its so helpful also your own experiences with recipes when they go wrong and all the additional tips. oh dont forget your sense of humour love it

[@freshandzestyfood5033]

Weighing the flour - life changing! I am making this tomorrow, I absolutely love lemon. 🍋🍰😋 Thank you John.

[@michelesoto5919]

Tell me about it! Missing mine! It’s at another location!!

[@Sudhachegudi]

This is one of the best I've ever tried. Thank you so much!

[@adrianadelgadodebernard5496]

This cake is soooo fluffy and delicious my kids loved it.

[@samanthafitch952]

I absolutely love all things lemon! It looks super yummy

[@justcuz9837]

My cousin's wife has pretty blond hair and is sweet and sassy so naturally I'm going to make this cake for her bday. Excited about making this. As always, thanks John! Love your vids.

[@carolspencer9396]

I comment too much --- like everywhere and everything I watch, but don't care and I LOVE lemon ! This looks so good and I can just imagine that taste and aroma too! Thanks so much.

[@SeariderGirl]

Have mercy my mouth is watering I LOVE anything lemon so yummy

[@fazelanarine7941]

This cake is amazing n yes as he say it melt in ur mouth I try this cake n it's exactly what he say its so soft I love it