LEMON DREAM CAKE
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.
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Sara Williams
[email protected]Overall, this is a good recipe, but it could be improved with a few tweaks.
johngill john
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dense. I would recommend using a lighter flour, such as cake flour.
Pereotubo Michael
[email protected]This cake is a bit dry. I would recommend adding a little bit of milk or buttermilk to the batter.
Shahid baloch Shahid Baloch
[email protected]The glaze on this cake is a bit too runny. I would recommend thickening it up with a little bit of cornstarch.
Fardin Ahommad
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by half.
Dynamic Gaming
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover lemons. I always have a few lemons on hand, and this recipe is a great way to use them up before they go bad.
Red head
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It uses basic ingredients that I always have on hand. The cake is also very versatile - I've made it with different types of fruit, and it's always delicious.
ROBIN RAHMAN 0533
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Chrisna Jackson
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginners, as it's very easy to follow. The cake is always moist and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Claire Olajide
[email protected]This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is prominent but not overpowering, and the glaze adds a nice finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
Rana zaib Zabi
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success! The kids loved the bright yellow color and the sweet and tangy flavor. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to make - I was able to get it done in under an hour.
Mitch Stout
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the light and fluffy texture, and the lemon glaze was a real showstopper. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular baking rotation.
Shehzadi Khan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The lemon flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake itself is incredibly moist and flavorful. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to follow, even for a
Heather Taylor
[email protected]This lemon dream cake is a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tangy flavors is perfect, and the texture is light and fluffy. I especially love the glaze on top - it adds a beautiful shine and extra bit of sweetness. Overall, this is a fan