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An old fashioned lemon cake recipe. It is usually made up of 3 to 6 white cake layers with a cooked lemon filling between the layers and iced in Seven Minute Frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
- 1 ¼ cups white sugar
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 3 lemons, juiced
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons butter
Directions
Step 1
Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for three 8 inch round pans. Cool cakes completely, then split each in half to make 6 layers.
Step 2
For the Lemon Custard: In a large saucepan or double boiler combine sugar and cornstarch. Mix well, then stir in egg yolks, lemon zest and lemon juice. slowly whisk in the boiling water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
Place the bottom layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread with approximately 1/5 of the lemon custard. Repeat layers. Frost top and sides with Seven Minute Frosting (see footnote for link to recipe).
Tips
Frost this cake with Seven Minute Frosting.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 319 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol59mg | 20% |
| Sodium306mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate60g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars44g | |
| Protein3g | |
| Vitamin C22mg | 111% |
| Calcium106mg | 8% |
| Iron1mg | 5% |
| Potassium97mg | 2% |
*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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