Lemon Layer Cake Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Lemon Layer Cake Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 - 6 layer 8 inch cake

Lemon Layer Cake Recipe

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

Dessert

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).

Nutritional Information

Lemon Layer Cake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 319.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 60.3g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 44.1g

Fat: 8.7g 13%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 15%

Cholesterol: 58.8mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 158IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 22.2mg 37%

Folate: 46.9mcg 12%

Calcium: 106.1mg 11%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 8.5mg 3%

Potassium: 96.5mg 3%

Sodium: 306.4mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 78.4

*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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