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slice of lemon crazy cake frosting with cream cheese frosting on a white plate with lemon wedges
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Lemon Crazy Cake

Lemon crazy cake, or lemon wacky cake, is loaded with lemon flavor in both the cake and the frosting. It's easy, delicious, and so tender.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 9 Slices
Calories 541kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Stand or hand mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • 8x8 baking pan

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the water, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and vinegar and stir to combine.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely to room temperature before frosting.
  • To make the frosting:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in the lemon juice until combined.
  • Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed between each addition until all of the powdered sugar is incorporated and the frosting is smooth.
  • Spread the lemon cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg