LEMON DREAM CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Citrus     Dessert

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 40

Cake
2 cups plus 4 tablespoons sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon zest -- very finely grated
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
8 egg whites
2 drops lemon extract
Filling 1
1 8 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons lemon zest -- very finely grated
2 drops lemon extract
Filling 2
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest -- very finely grated
1 tablespoon butter
3 egg yolks -- lightly beaten
2 drops lemon extract
Frosting
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup light corn syrup
4 egg yolks
2 cups butter -- cut into tablespoon pieces
2 drops lemon extract
1 8 ounce cream cheese
3 cups powdered sugar
Glaze
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • CAKE: Sift dry ingredients into mixing bowl; make a well in center. In this order, add; oil, egg yolks, lemon juice, vanilla, lemon extract and zest. Beat until smooth. Combine cream of tartar and egg whites. Beat until very stiff peaks form. Pour egg-yolk batter in thin stream over entire surface of egg whites, gently folding to blend. Bake in 3 ungreased 9" cake pans at 350ºF for 30 to 35 min. FILLING 1: Mix sweetened condensed milk with lemon juice, lemon extract and lemon zest. Chill until set. FILLING 2: Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt in top of double boiler. Stir in orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and lemon extract. Cook over boiling water about 5 min, stirring constantly. Cover and cook 10 min without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks. Return to heat and cook 2 min longer, stirring constantly. Chill. FROSTING: Place sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan. Bring to a boil and boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 240ºF on a candy thermometer. Beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer until pale and thick. Gradually beat in the hot syrup and beat until completely cool, 5 min. Beat in butter 1 piece at a time incorporating each completely before adding next. Beat in lemon extract, cream cheese and powdered sugar. Remove approx 1 cup frosting for decoration. Tint the remaining frosting with yellow food coloring. GLAZE: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and thin. ASSEMBLY: Trim and split the layers horizontally.Place 1/2 of one layer on cake plate, cover with 1/3 filling 1, top with other 1/2 of layer. Cover with 1/2 of filling 2. Repeat with remaining layers. Brush cake with glaze, chill until glaze hardens. Frost entire cake with yellow frosting, decorate with white frosting.

Karen Khomba
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon frosting was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Itumeleng IJB
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This cake is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The lemon flavor is so refreshing, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I love the tangy lemon glaze on top. It's the perfect finishing touch.


Adam Barlow
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathaniel Hamrick
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This cake was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for. The lemon flavor was a bit too subtle for my taste. However, the cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was delicious.


Tedasa Wade
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This cake was amazing! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Shabul
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I'm not much of a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake was easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. The lemon flavor was subtle but present, and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Samuel chinaza
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Kirk Mango (Overall Kirk)
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This cake is divine! The lemon flavor is so refreshing, and the texture is so light and airy. I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cake has changed my mind. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jaydenn Albert
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love the tangy lemon flavor and the moist crumb.


deepak kc
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This cake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture, and the lemon flavor was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


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