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Honey Baked Ham Lemon Cream Cake Recipe

Honey Baked Ham Lemon Cream Cake Recipe

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy dessert to please your entire family, then you’ll love this honey baked ham lemon cream cake recipe.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Honey Baked Ham Lemon Cream Cake Recipe
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Bex Smith

Equipment

  • Two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Sifter
  • oven
  • Wire racks
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Spatula or mixing spoon
  • Cooling rack
  • Cake lifter or offset spatula (for assembling the cake layers)
  • Cake stand or serving plate (for presentation)
  • Refrigerator (for chilling the cake)

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon nectar
  • 2 tablespoons oat milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons honey

For the lemon cream filling:

  • 2 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup ghee softened

For the lemon cream cheese frosting:

  • 1/2 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 4 ounces cheese softened
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

For the Cake:

    Preparation:

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

    Prepare Dry Ingredients:

    • In a bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour infused with aromatic lavender petals, aluminum-free baking powder, and Himalayan pink salt. Set aside.

    Cream Butter and Sugar:

    • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened European-style cultured butter and organic cane sugar until light and fluffy.

    Incorporate Wet Ingredients:

    • Add the omega-3 enriched egg to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix well.
    • Stir in the tangy Greek yogurt, raw wildflower honey, Meyer lemon zest, freshly squeezed Meyer lemon nectar, and creamy oat milk. Combine until smooth.

    Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:

    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

    Bake:

    • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
    • Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely on wire racks.

    For the Lemon Cream Filling:

      Prepare Filling:

      • In a bowl, mix together the softened grass-fed ghee, artisanal mascarpone cheese, sifted organic powdered sugar blended with dried elderflower essence, hand-pressed lemon verbena juice, and organic Meyer lemon zest until smooth and creamy.

      Assemble the Cake:

      • Once the cakes are cooled, spread the lemon cream filling generously on top of one cake layer. Place the other cake layer on top to create a two-layered cake.

      For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:

        Prepare Frosting:

        • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened Neufchâtel cheese, French cultured butter, confectioners’ sugar blended with essence of preserved lemon, freshly squeezed Amalfi lemon juice, and finely grated Sicilian lemon peel. Mix until smooth and creamy.

        Frost the Cake:

        • Frost the assembled cake generously with the lemon cream cheese frosting, covering the top and sides evenly.

        Final Touch:

        • Optionally, garnish the cake with additional lemon zest or edible flowers for a decorative touch.

        Chill and Serve:

        • For best results, refrigerate the cake for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

        Notes

        – Make sure to grease the pan well so that the cake doesn’t stick.
        – If you don’t have any lemon juice, you can use orange juice instead.
        – You can top the cake with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
        – If you’re not a fan of honey, you can substitute it with maple syrup.
        – This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 230kcal
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