Buttermilk Cake With Warm Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Cake With Warm Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 ¼ cups sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 6 eggs, room temperature, separated; 3 cups sifted self rising flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ cup buttermilk; ½ cup butter; 1 cup sugar; ¼ cup water; 1 egg, beaten; ¼ cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
2 ¼ cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
6 eggs, room temperature, separated
3 cups sifted self rising flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
¼ cup water
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup lemon juice

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["Using an electric mixer, cream shortening with 1 1/2 cups sugar.", "Blend in vanilla, lemon juice and zest.", "Add egg yolks, one at a time, blending just until smooth after each addition.", "Stir baking soda into the buttermilk.", "To the first mixture, add sifted flour alternately with buttermilk , blending well after each addition.", "In a glass or stainless steel bowl, beat egg whites until frothy, then gradually beat in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar.", "Beat until egg whites form stiff peaks (this will take a few minutes).", "Fold egg white mixture gently into batter until well incorporated.", "Spoon batter into a generously greased and floured 10"" tube pan.", "Bake at 350 for 60 to 75 minutes, or until cake tests done.", "Cool on rack; carefully remove pan and transfer to cake plate.", "For Lemon Sauce:.", "In a small, heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugar, water, beaten egg and lemon juice.", "Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.", "Remove from heat and let cool before serving."]

1729

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 2 ¼ cups sugar, divided, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Cake With Warm Lemon Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Cake With Warm Lemon Sauce

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