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Golden Lemon Cake

By: Mary E. Riggin

"I love lemon cake, so when I found this recipe in our local newspaper, I decided to try it. I've been making it ever since. Whenever I bring it to a potluck supper I always take the recipe along, because someone's sure to ask for it!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
40 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup warm water
4 eggs
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin
1 teaspoon lemon extract
TANGY CITRUS GLAZE:
2/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

For cake, combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Beat at low speed until moistened, then at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into greased and floured 12-cup tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes, then remove cake and place on wire rack.
For glaze, combine ingredients in saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes. Place platter under wire rack. Using toothpick, poke holes in top of cake; pour glaze over top and sides. Allow cake to cool completely before cutting.