LEMON-LIME LAYER CAKE

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Make and share this Lemon-Lime Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line bottoms of pans with wax paper. Coat wax paper with cooking spray.
  • Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 5 minutes).
  • Add egg substitute and the next 3 ingredients (through 1 tablespoon juice); beat well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove cakes from pans.
  • Carefully peel off wax paper.
  • Cool completely on wire racks coated with cooking spray.
  • To prepare icing, place 1 teaspoon lemon rind and next 3 ingredients (through cream cheese) in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth (about 1 minute).
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed just until blended (do not overbeat).
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a plate; spread with 1/2 cup icing.
  • Top with remaining cake layer.
  • Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake.
  • Chill 1 hour.
  • Store cake loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 347.4, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 39.2, Protein 4.8

TOUFIK DT
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Yum!


Dulah Dahost
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This cake was easy to make and turned out so moist and delicious! The lemon and lime flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Anthony Caputa
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a really versatile recipe that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. I've used it for everything from birthday parties to potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sujan Sujan
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This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The lemon and lime flavors were perfectly balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy