LEMON DROP CAKE
I was looking for a lemon cake for our November Senior Birthdays and a friend sent this to me,it looks yummy and sounds great! My friend found the recipe on Facebook posted by Cowan family and friends recipes. Jessie changed it a bit by reducing the milk to 3/4 c and adding 1/4 c lemon juice & lemon zest. The picture is from the...
Provided by Stephanie L.
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8 inch round pans. Mix together the dry ingredientsSet aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice & zest to the milk.Beat in the eggs one at a time,stir in vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 2. To make filling: In medium saucepan, mix together 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Mix in 6 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup sugar, and bring mixture to boil over medium heat. Boil for one minute, stirring constantly. In small bowl, with a wire whisk, beat egg yolks until smooth. Whisk in a small amount of the hot lemon mixture. Pour the egg mixture into the sauce pan, beating the hot lemon mixture rapidly. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes, or until thick (not to boil). Pour mixture into medium bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface to keep skin from forming as it cools. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate 3 hours.
- 3. To make frosting: In large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth, and increase speed and continue to beat until light and fluffy.((add milk 1 tablespoon at a time to thin frosting if needed))
- 4. To assemble: With long serrated knife, split each cake layer in half horizontally, making 4 layers. Place 1 layer, cut side up, on a serving plate. Spread with half of the lemon filling. Top with another layer, and spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Add third layer, and spread with remaining half of the lemon filling. Press on final cake layer, and frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.Decorate sides of cake with nuts if desired. Refrigerate cake until serving time.
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Very Frosty
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
Chris Torres
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The lemon flavor was perfect, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
SK ziaru Rahaman Words Famous lavar you
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and so delicious. The lemon flavor is perfect, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
Darryn Pillay
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
Akbar Ali Sahi
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The lemon flavor was perfect, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
ALONEBOY
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was really good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not too overpowering. The glaze was also really good. It was the perfect finishing touch to the cake.
scare facee
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and so delicious. The lemon flavor is perfect, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
Mazharul Islam
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best lemon drop cake she's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Habagusenga Jean cloude
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
M Garey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is subtle but still noticeable. I love the glaze, too. It's the perfect finishing touch.
RENNY Muffin
[email protected]This is the best lemon drop cake I've ever had. It's so moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfect. I love the glaze, too. It's not too sweet, and it really complements the cake.
Themba Joseph Mafulela
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. The cake is really easy to make, and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.
Rabin Magar
[email protected]This lemon drop cake is fantastic! It's so moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch, adding a little extra sweetness and shine. I'll definitely be making this cake again.