Lemon-Kissed Easter Layer Cake: An Easy Recipe You Can Master

Get ready to wow your family with this stunning Easter layer cake—it’s way easier than it looks! As a busy mom who loves creating magical moments without spending hours in the kitchen, this recipe has become my go-to spring celebration cake.

With a clever cake mix hack and three gorgeous pastel layers, this lemony masterpiece looks like it came from a fancy bakery. The secret? A few simple ingredients transform ordinary box mixes into a moist, perfectly flavored cake that’s guaranteed to become the centerpiece of your Easter gathering.

Best of all, you can get the kids involved in choosing pastel colors and decorating the top!

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Tools/Equipment You Will Need

• Large mixing bowl
• Food coloring
• Cake plate
• Piping bag

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This Easter Layer Cake is a showstopper! Layers of white cake flavored with lemon are dyed pastel colors and stacked with a fluffy lemon buttercream. You can decorate this tall, delicious cake with any Easter sprinkles or candy you like. This cake is gorgeous and easy with the help of a cake mix base that gets doctored up. Homemade lemon buttercream completes this cake perfect for Spring.

• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 8

Ingredients

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For the cake:

2 (15.25 ounce) boxes white cake mix

8 egg whites

2 ½ cups milk

1 cup butter

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Yellow, blue, pink food coloring

For the frosting:

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

2 pounds powdered sugar

6 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Yellow food coloring

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt your 1 cup of butter.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine the cake mix, melted butter, 8 egg whites, milk, and lemon juice.
4. Spray three 8 inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
5. Divide the cake batter between the 3 bowls
6. Add pink food coloring to one bowl, yellow to another and blue to another.
7. Pour each color batter into a prepared pan.
8. Bake the cakes for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
9. Let the cakes cool slightly and then remove from the pans onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cakes are completely cooled you can make your frosting.
11. In a large bowl combine your softened butter, powdered sugar, 6 tablespoons milk, yellow food coloring and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
12. Place one cake on your cake plate and top with a good amount of the frosting and spread out.
13. Top with the other cake.
14. Place frosting on top of that one and add the final cake layer.
15. Frost the cake completely.
16. Using a piping bag or ziploc bag with the corner snipped off to pipe around the edge.
17. Decorate with Easter candies and or Easter sprinkles.
18. Slice and serve!

Notes

• Keep leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• White cake mix is best for this cake as it allows the colors to shine through.
• You can color the frosting any color you prefer.

• Author: Little Party Pixie
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Sweet Treats

More Easter Treat Inspiration

Looking for more Easter inspiration? This stunning layer cake makes a perfect centerpiece for your Easter brunch spread or a delightful treat to enjoy throughout spring.

• While the cake bakes, why not try your hand at some adorable bunny-shaped treats that the kids will love?
• For adults, our collection of Easter cocktails and mocktails will add a festive touch to any gathering.
• If you’re feeling crafty, take a break from baking to explore our easy Easter crafts to keep little hands busy and create lasting memories.

With these simple recipes and activities, you’ll have everything you need to make this Easter truly special!

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