This frosting can be used on any yellow or white layer cake. It’s very good even on a box mix.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- ½ cup butter
Directions
Step 1
Combine sugar and cornstarch in heavy saucepan add water and stir until heated, set aside.
Step 2
Beat egg yolks and add lemon juice, stir in small amount of sugar mixture to warm yolks. Combine yolk and sugar mixtures, add butter and return to heat.
Step 3
Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Mixture will resemble pudding. Cool slightly and spread on cooled cake. Makes enough to frost and fill one 8 inch four layer cake.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 188 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat5g | 27% |
Cholesterol72mg | 24% |
Sodium57mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars25g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 24% |
Calcium9mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium20mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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