LEMON TEXAS CAKE

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This is a very thin cake that is ready in no time at all. Originally published in a cookbook titled "Specialties of Indianapolis, Volume 2"...wonder why it is called Lemon Texas Cake instead of Lemon Indiana Cake? Regardless, it is a good lemon cake.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/4 cups butter or 1 1/4 cups margarine, divided
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, eggs, and sour cream. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.
  • Combine 1 cup butter and water, lemon rind, lemon juice and lemon extract in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add to flour mixture, stirring well. Pour into a greased and floured 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp of butter, milk and 1 tsp lemon extract in saucepna; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until mixture is spreading consistency. Spread frosting on top of cake. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Mobasar Mobasar
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Dum Skug
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Charlie Bowes
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This cake is delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist.


awais amir asif
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it.


Almaz Lemma
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I love the glaze on this cake. It adds a little extra sweetness and makes it look so elegant.


Luweh Sanjuan
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and just because.


Jordan Hickey
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Ajayi Odunayo
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect afternoon snack.


Sonu mahato
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Shoaib awan
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The lemon flavor in this cake is amazing! It's not too tart or too sweet, just perfect.


JAAJA MUTTO1 KATONGOLE
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This cake is so easy to make, and it turns out perfect every time. I love that I can use a box of cake mix to make it.


Shere Awel
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


jabed Talukder
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the bright lemon flavor and the moist, tender crumb. I'll definitely be making it again.


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