Lemon Velvet Cream Cake

Name: Lemon Velvet Cream Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 box Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Lemon Cake Mix; Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box; 3 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 2 cups whipping cream; 2/3 cup powdered sugar; Lemon twists, if desired

Ingredients:8
Servings:12

By Betty Crocker Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 04/06/2026

Lemon Velvet Cream Cake

Ingredients:8
Servings:12

Prepare to be captivated by this Lemon Velvet Cream Cake, a true masterpiece of flavor and texture. Four opulent layers of rich, velvety lemon cake provide an impressive foundation, but it's the silken, homemade frosting that truly steals the show. Nestled between each tier and generously swathed around the exterior, a single taste of this exquisite spread reveals why this lemon velvet cake is so beloved. Crafted from a harmonious blend of cream cheese and whipping cream, then sweetened with powdered sugar and brightened with grated lemon peel, its luxurious tang perfectly complements the moist, tender cake. This showstopper is an undeniable fan-favorite spring dessert, promising an unforgettable citrus experience

Lemon Velvet Cream Cake

Prep time:20 min
Total time:2 hr 0 min
Ingredients:8
Servings:12
Calories per serving:370

Ingredient

1 box Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Lemon Cake Mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 cups whipping cream
2/3 cup powdered sugar
Lemon twists, if desired

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms only of 2 (8- or 9-inch) round cake pans with shortening (do not use cooking spray).

Step 2
Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. Refrigerate layers 45 minutes for easier handling.

Step 3
Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and 1 tablespoon lemon peel with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Beat in whipping cream and powdered sugar. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until stiff peaks form.

Step 4
Slice each cake layer in half horizontally to make a total of 4 layers. (To cut, mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, thin knife.) Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread 1/2 cup of the whipped cream mixture on top. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost side and top of cake with remaining whipped cream mixture. Garnish with lemon twists. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Recipe Tips

Short on time? Fill and frost cake with this quick frosting. Stir 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel into each of 2 tubs (12 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Betty Whipped Whipped Cream Frosting.
To keep your serving plate clean while frosting the cake, place strips of waxed paper around the edge of a plate. Remove after frosting, and decorating is complete.
If you’re looking for a stronger lemon flavor, experiment with adding a little extra lemon peel to the frosting.
Looking for something to serve a larger crowd? This Lemon Buttermilk Cake serves 24 people!
For a pretty lemon twist, use a bartender's zester or "channel knife" to remove the peel from the lemon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
370
Total Fat
23g
Protein
4g
Total Carbohydrate
36g
Sugars
22g

Servings: 12

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving Calories : 370

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	11g	54%
Trans Fat	½g	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	½g	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	100mg	33%
Sodium	290mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate	36g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Sugars	22g	% Value Not Available
Protein	4g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	6%
Calcium	Value Not Available	10%
Iron	Value Not Available	4%
Potassium	65mg	2%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	10%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	6%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	0%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	8%
Niacin	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	0%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	4%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	4%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	6%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	0%
Zinc	Value Not Available	0%
Manganese	Value Not Available	0%
Selenium	Value Not Available	10%
Copper	Value Not Available	0%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch 1,
Fruit 0,
Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
Skim Milk 0,
Low-Fat Milk 0,
Milk 0,
Vegetable 0,
Very Lean Meat 0,
Lean Meat 0,
Medium-Fat Meat 0,
High-Fat Meat 0,
Fat 4&½,
Fruits 0c,
Vegetables 0c,
Grains 0oz-eq,
Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
Dairy 0c,
Fats & Oils 1tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice2&½

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Recipe Tips

Short on time? Fill and frost cake with this quick frosting. Stir 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel into each of 2 tubs (12 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Betty Whipped Whipped Cream Frosting.

To keep your serving plate clean while frosting the cake, place strips of waxed paper around the edge of a plate. Remove after frosting, and decorating is complete.

If you’re looking for a stronger lemon flavor, experiment with adding a little extra lemon peel to the frosting.

Looking for something to serve a larger crowd? This Lemon Buttermilk Cake serves 24 people!

For a pretty lemon twist, use a bartender's zester or "channel knife" to remove the peel from the lemon.

Nutrition Facts

Food Component / Nutrient

Amount

% , Daily Value*

Total Fat

23g

35%

Saturated Fat

11g

54%

Trans Fat

½g

% Value Not Available

Monounsaturated Fat

% Value Not Available

Polyunsaturated Fat

% Value Not Available

Omega-3

½g

% Value Not Available

Cholesterol

100mg

33%

Sodium

290mg

12%

Total Carbohydrate

36g

12%

Dietary Fiber

Soluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Insoluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Sugars

22g

% Value Not Available

Protein

% Value Not Available

Vitamin D

Value Not Available

Calcium

Value Not Available

10%

Iron

Value Not Available

Potassium

65mg

Vitamin A

Value Not Available

10%

Vitamin C

Value Not Available

Vitamin E

Value Not Available

Thiamin

Value Not Available

Riboflavin

Value Not Available

Niacin

Value Not Available

Vitamin B6

Value Not Available

Folic Acid

Value Not Available

Vitamin B12

Value Not Available

Pantothenic Acid

Value Not Available

Phosphorus

Value Not Available

Magnesium

Value Not Available

Zinc

Value Not Available

Manganese

Value Not Available

Selenium

Value Not Available

10%

Copper

Value Not Available

Beta-Carotene

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Lemon Velvet Cream Cake

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