Recipe Of The Day: Lemon Cake | HuffPost Life

Don't forget the whipped cream.

When it comes to desserts, cakes are the big man on campus. Almost everyone gets excited over the sight of one, and most people can't refuse a second slice. Whether it's a birthday cake, chocolate cake or just any other kind of cake, this dessert makes people happy. And to really bring out the smiles, we recommend a lemon cake.

Lemon adds a nice bright flavor to your sweet cakes, making it taste even more like a treat. We like this recipe because it plays off the flavors of the beloved lemon poppy seed muffin. And the use of lemon curd is a nice touch too.

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