LEMON TEXAS CAKE

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This is a very thin cake that is ready in no time at all. Originally published in a cookbook titled "Specialties of Indianapolis, Volume 2"...wonder why it is called Lemon Texas Cake instead of Lemon Indiana Cake? Regardless, it is a good lemon cake.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/4 cups butter or 1 1/4 cups margarine, divided
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, eggs, and sour cream. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.
  • Combine 1 cup butter and water, lemon rind, lemon juice and lemon extract in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add to flour mixture, stirring well. Pour into a greased and floured 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp of butter, milk and 1 tsp lemon extract in saucepna; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until mixture is spreading consistency. Spread frosting on top of cake. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Hadi Zarify
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This cake looks delicious! I'm going to try making it this weekend.


Courtney Bobst
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I can't wait to make this cake again! It's so good.


D.R KING
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just for a snack.


Gafadi Bikash
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I love the lemon flavor in this cake. It's so refreshing.


Nikolay Abbaz
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This cake is delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it.


kondwani phiri
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This is my go-to lemon cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Andre Kerr
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Vanilla
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The lemon flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sampson Young
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Easy to make and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


ZUBAIR SAEED
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This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and flavorful. The lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Saiful Khan
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This is the best lemon cake I've ever had! It's so moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, either. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Maria Gabaldon
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I made this cake for a party and it was a total showstopper! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced and the cake was so moist. I'll definitely be making this again.


Elham Shakib
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This lemon cake was a huge hit with my family! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of lemon zest. I loved how easy it was to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again soon!


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