LEMON LAYER CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of applause. The flavor, a duet of sweet and tangy notes, really sings. —Summer Goddard, Springfield, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 60 minutes
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and juice. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and milk. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 24-28 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool slightly., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; beat in confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice and salt until blended., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Brush layers with warm syrup; cool completely., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting. If desired, top with lemon slices or edible flowers. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 841 calories, FatContent 48g fat (30g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 219mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 656mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 96g carbohydrate (72g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 8g protein.
PINEAPPLE LAYER CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
"My mother had a large family to care for and not a lot of spare time for fixing fancy desserts. But somehow she regularly found a way to bake this cake for us," recalls Debbie Norling of Harris, Minnesota. "These days, I make it for Mom, as well as my family. It's still a treat!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 15 minutes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and egg, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple to pan. Add water to juice to measure 3/4 cup; pour into pan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add butter and lemon juice. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. , Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes; set frosting aside., Set aside a third of the filling. Spread remaining filling between cake layers. Spread reserved filling in a 4-in. circle in the center of top layer. Frost the sides of cake and around the filling on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, FatContent 11g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 74mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 418mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 90g carbohydrate (63g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 5g protein.
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