Summer Fruit Lemon Cake (Print Version)

Juicy summer fruits and tangy lemon cream create a refreshing, moist cake ideal for warm-weather celebrations.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box white cake mix, or equivalent homemade vanilla cake batter

→ Fruit and Topping

02 - 1 packet lemon gelatin or 1 portion lemon syrup
03 - 300 g fresh summer fruit, such as berries, peaches, or kiwi, sliced
04 - 1 cup whipped cream
05 - 150 g lemon yogurt or lemon curd

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare the white cake according to package or homemade directions and bake in a rectangular cake pan. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
02 - Using a wooden skewer or fork, poke holes uniformly across the surface of the cooled cake. Evenly pour prepared lemon gelatin or syrup over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
03 - Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to allow the syrup or gelatin to set fully.
04 - Spread the lemon yogurt or lemon curd evenly over the chilled cake. Layer with whipped cream, then arrange sliced fresh summer fruit on top.
05 - Cut into portions and serve cold for a refreshing summer dessert.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy enough for beginners
  • Flexible on fruit and cake choice
  • Light but ultra satisfying for warm weather
  • Can be made ahead for parties or holidays
02 -
  • Perfect for make ahead parties and easy slicing
  • Kids absolutely love decorating this cake with their favorite fruit
  • Vibrant color comes mostly from the fruit so use whatever is ripe
03 -
  • Let the cake cool completely before poking so it holds its shape
  • Layer fruit at the last minute to keep colors vivid and prevent sogginess
  • If you want extra lemon flavor brush cake with fresh lemon juice before adding lemon gelatin or syrup

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