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Lemon Mousse Cake A Tangy and Creamy Dessert
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Lemon Mousse Cake: A Tangy and Creamy Dessert

This Lemon Mousse Cake is the ultimate dessert with a tangy lemon flavor and creamy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Category: Dessert
Kitchen: American
Keyword: Air Fry Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies In Air Fryer, easy easy dinner recipes, easy recipes, sweet recipes easy indian sweets recipes
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Dorothy

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

For the Lemon Mousse

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup lemon curd
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

For Garnish

  • Fresh lemon slices
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

For the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before assembling.

For the Lemon Mousse

  1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  2. Fold in the lemon curd gently to maintain the airy texture.

To Assemble

  1. Spread the lemon mousse evenly over the cooled cake.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  3. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and whipped cream before serving.

Notes

For an extra tangy flavor, use homemade lemon curd. Ensure the cake is completely cool before adding the mousse.