LEMON LAYER SHEET CAKE
Steps:
- In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 13-by-18-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter until smooth. With the mixer running, slowly add the sugar and mix. Add the vanilla, almond extract, and lemon zest and mix well. Sift the flour 3 times with the baking powder (this is to lighten the cakes). Add a third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix. Add half of the milk to the butter mixture and mix. Add another third of the flour mixture and mix. Add the remaining milk and mix. Add the remaining flour and mix until smooth. Fold in the egg whites. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheets, filling them about 1/2 full. Bake until firm to the touch 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan.
- To make the frosting, place egg whites and sugar in a mixing bowl and warm over hot water to dissolve the sugar (this is a Swiss meringue). Remove from the heat and whip with the whip attachment until cool and stiff. Add the butter, a little at a time, then add flavorings.
- Sandwich the 2 layers of cake together with 1/2 of the butter cream between them. Frost the top with the remaining half and use an icing comb to make wavy lines all over the surface. Chill for 2 hours. Then trim the edges and cut into bars.
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Susan Portley
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and the lemon frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Thandazile Mbasane
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting.
Angel Prado
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best lemon cake he's ever had.
Unruly Sparkle
[email protected]This cake is perfect for summer parties. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so invigorating.
Jahlano Mcleod
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out great! My family loved it.
Syed Ali kazmi Azadari Network
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Wajid Wajid
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this cake because I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon frosting was not too tart.
Sandra Wages
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Sahil Albaloshi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Md Sana
[email protected]This lemon layer sheet cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon frosting was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.