35 lovely lemon cakes to bake this week

Raspberry ricotta cheesecake with lemon syrup

Bursts of fresh raspberry cut through the creamy ricotta cheesecake with a golden Anzac biscuit base and a bright lemon drizzle adds extra tang.

Lemon meringue cupcakes

Combine two dessert favourites for afternoon treat. Mix up the lemon meringue pie by creating cute cupcakes that are perfect as party food or a gift.

This lemon tea cake is made something special when you layer it with lashings of lemon mascarpone frosting.

This lemon curd cake with layers of cake, lemon syrup, lemon curd and a fluffy frostingi s a spectacular confection, fit for the finest celebration.

Indulge in this deliciously decadent lemon meringue cake. Topped with sugary meringue and sweet candied lemon, this is perfect for any special event or family barbecue!

Lemon curd cake

The secret ingredient in this cake is lemon curd, which gives the cake a deliciously buttery lemon flavour – coupled with a simple lemon glaze drizzle, it is perfect for citrus lovers.

Lemon syrup cake

Lemon sand cake

This is a beautiful classic lemon tea cake with a slightly sandy texture from the rice flour, hence its name.

Lemon drizzle cake

The flavours of lemon are absolutely fantastic. Add some nutty notes with almond, a bright drizzle to go on top and you’ve got an ideal treat

Luscious lemon cake

Add some zing to your baking with this deliciously easy lemon cake! Wonderfully moist and drizzled with a zesty lemon icing, it’s sure to be a winner.

Lemon cake with lemon mascarpone frosting

Spoil the lemon lover on their birthday with this delicious layered lemon cake.

Cream cheese lemon cake

Best-ever sponge cake

Light, fluffy sponge cake is sandwiched with zesty lemon butter and cream to create a beautiful dessert worthy of any morning or afternoon tea spread.

Greek yoghurt lemon cake with lemon syrup

Put the kettle on and treat yourself to a thick wedge of this gingery lemon and apricot cake, best served with a dollop of yoghurt or whipped cream.

This sweet and tangy lemon sour cream cake recipe is just the thing for an afternoon tea treat.

This lemon curd crepe cake is a deliciously sophisticated version of pancakes with lemon and sugar. Be sure to cook the curd gently over simmering water, and don’t let the bowl touch the base of the pan.

Lemon yoghurt cake with lemon curd frosting

Coconut and lemon syrup cake

Pistachio and lemon curd cake

Crunchy pistachios and a tangy homemade lemon curd come together in perfect harmony to create this beautiful cake.

Lemon and zucchini polenta cake

A nonna’s favourite made healthier with the addition of zucchini – and it’s gluten-free to boot! With candied lemon slices and orange blossom syrup.

Lemon cake with mascarpone frosting

Yoghurt and lemon syrup cake

A delicious lemon and early grey flavoured chiffon cake covered in a lemon glaze and topped with edible flowers.

Lemon curd cake with coconut frosting

Blackberry lemon cake with blackberry fool

This decadent, tangy cake is filled with juicy blackberries, soaked in lemon syrup and dolloped with a sweet blackberry fool.

Cardamom & lemon cake with vanilla labne & lemon syrup

Cardamom adds a beautiful touch to this delightful lemon cake with a twist. It’s fragrant, zesty and served with a sweet lemon syrup and creamy labne.

Lemon berry cake with yoghurt custard

Lemon, tea and three milks cake

This beautifully fragrant cake showcases the perfect combination of the tartness of lemons, the fragrance of earl grey tea, and the wonderfully creamy flavour of three types of milk. It’s moist, sweet and utterly irresistible.

Lemon curd and poppy seed crêpe cake

Poppy seeds add a delicious pop to this creamy, elegant lemon curd crepe cake topped with vanilla blueberries. Serve this for your loved ones on a special occasion.

Gluten-free raspberry and lemon syrup cake

Don’t miss out on your favourite sweet treats just because you have an intolerance to gluten. This beautiful raspberry and lemon syrup cake is free of wheat and dairy, and still tastes incredible!

Lemon ricotta semolina cake with cherry syrup

This cake comes with an unbeatable flavour and texture thanks to the fresh lemon juice, semolina and ricotta cheese and a sweet cherry syrup to finish

Polenta and ricotta cake with rosemary lemon syrup

Looking for a cake with wow factor? Soaked in deliciously sweet lemon and rosemary syrup and served with whipped ricotta, this polenta cake is sure to impress.

Three-milk cake with lemon curd and cream

The fluffy cream topping and zingy lemon curd swirls make an excellent topping that just completes this cake.

Lemon syrup cake