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Lemon Layer Cake

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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."
Lemon Layer Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 12 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 6 layer 8 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
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  • 1 1/4 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

  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.
  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.
  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).

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by KISSMISS 
This is a really good cake. I made it for my parents in law, with Meyer lemons from their... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2004 by EEFOLSOM 
This recipe was a huge hit! The cake is moist and recieved rave reviews from everyone. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by sammy 
LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2009 by mickie 
I made this cake today. It came out wonderful. I love the lemon filling. I just had to rate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by mbbdirks 
This was very very lemony, but good. The recipe for the custard made quite a bit more than I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by hmstarr 
Refreshingly delicious !!! I absolutely love the lemon custard - nice and tart without being... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by Kimberly 
This tasted great but the cake did not stay together. It was quite the mess(sliding all over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2005 by LAURAEBK 
lemon curd was excellent, will definately use again. didnt care for the 7 min frosting, which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by Kathy 
This cake filling is wonderful. Just the right amount of tart/sweet. Even with the tender... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by CHRIS13JOSEPH 
We used to buy a Lemon Torte cake from our hometown bakery. It went out of business a few... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Lemon Layer Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 319

  • Total Fat: 8.7g
  • Cholesterol: 59mg
  • Sodium: 308mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 3g

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