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Lemon Layer Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Tonya PHOTO BY: hmstarr

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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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
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  • 1 recipe Seven Minute Frosting

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Kim~In~Canada
Absolutely yummy!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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


 
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Nutritional Information
Lemon Layer Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 421

  • Total Fat: 8.9g
  • Cholesterol: 61mg
  • Sodium: 356mg
  • Total Carbs: 84.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 3g

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