LUSCIOUS LEMON LAYER CAKE
This is my mom's variation of an old favorite. It's pleasantly tangy, but not too tart.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 9-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Gradually stir in lemon juice. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. , To assemble, cut cake in half lengthwise. Trim outside edges. Place one half on a serving platter. Top with the lemon filling. Top with remaining cake; spread with frosting.
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Rayhan Faraby
f@gmail.comOverall, I thought this cake was just okay.
Shex Kamal
kamal_s36@gmail.comThis cake is a bit too expensive to make for me, but it would be worth it for a special occasion.
Naseeha Nabeel
nabeel@gmail.comI'm not really a fan of the lemon frosting, but the cake itself is delicious.
Nakul Kp
nakul_kp@gmail.comI'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cake turned out a bit dry.
Comfort Dwamena
c12@hotmail.comThis cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.
Kalema Abdullatif
kalemaa@aol.comOverall, I really enjoyed this cake. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.
Cornelius Twumasi
twumasi.cornelius20@hotmail.comI had some trouble getting the cake layers to rise evenly, but the frosting covered it up.
Quin wimberly
w11@hotmail.comThis cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Mdbillal hossain
mdbillal_h@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind.
Rizwan Zahoor
z_r97@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.
Adno Jamac
jamacadno@gmail.comI love the way this cake looks! The layers are so neat and even.
Yara Elhassan
y_elhassan82@hotmail.frThe lemon flavor in this cake is amazing! It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Tman Tharollo
t.t@yahoo.comThis cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.
M Knight
knight.m76@hotmail.frI made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Test Acc
tacc63@hotmail.co.ukThis lemon layer cake is the best I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly tangy and sweet.