LEMON LAYER SHEET CAKE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 egg whites
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 lemons, zested
4 cups sifted cake flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 13-by-18-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter until smooth. With the mixer running, slowly add the sugar and mix. Add the vanilla, almond extract, and lemon zest and mix well. Sift the flour 3 times with the baking powder (this is to lighten the cakes). Add a third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix. Add half of the milk to the butter mixture and mix. Add another third of the flour mixture and mix. Add the remaining milk and mix. Add the remaining flour and mix until smooth. Fold in the egg whites. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheets, filling them about 1/2 full. Bake until firm to the touch 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan.
  • To make the frosting, place egg whites and sugar in a mixing bowl and warm over hot water to dissolve the sugar (this is a Swiss meringue). Remove from the heat and whip with the whip attachment until cool and stiff. Add the butter, a little at a time, then add flavorings.
  • Sandwich the 2 layers of cake together with 1/2 of the butter cream between them. Frost the top with the remaining half and use an icing comb to make wavy lines all over the surface. Chill for 2 hours. Then trim the edges and cut into bars.

Bot Killer
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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 impressive.


Marry jain
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This cake is so easy to make and it turns out so delicious! I love the lemon flavor and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Dhan kumar muktan
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and said it was the best lemon cake they had ever had.


Alyjha Woods
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Ayshasisayeliza Arabica
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I've tried many lemon layer cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Richard Crane
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This cake is so good! I love the lemon flavor and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jenneh Kamara
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


md Sofiun
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Easin Arafat 669
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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 impressive.


OWAIS MEMON HARFA
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This cake is so easy to make and it turns out so delicious! I love the lemon flavor and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Born 1985
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and said it was the best lemon cake they had ever had.


Eshan Roy
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Mihai1916
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I've tried many lemon layer cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


dave wayts
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This cake is so good! I love the lemon flavor and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Sondos Ahmad
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


scare facee
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Raveesha Gishan
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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 impressive.


Annet Drich
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This cake was a huge hit with my family and friends! It was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again soon.