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Bright lemon cake layers filled with fresh raspberry jam and lemon cream cheese buttercream.

A stunning pink lemonade cake made with a scratch lemon cake base, fresh strawberry puree filling, and strawberry buttercream. The perfect summer cake for any occasion.

This lemon cream cheese pound cake uses lemon-infused sugar, instant pudding mix, and fresh lemon juice for an ultra-moist crumb with bright citrus flavor. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze.

This lemon layer cake uses sour cream and fresh lemon zest for a moist, fluffy crumb with bright citrus flavor. Four layers with silky lemon cream cheese frosting. Step-by-step recipe.