Famous Lemon Cake Recipe

Name: Famous Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter or oleo; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 8 egg yolks; 2 1/2 c. cake flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. grated lemon rind; 1 tsp. lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Cream butter or oleo with sugar until light and fluffy.
2
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until light and lemon colored. Blend with creamed mixture.
3
Sift together cake flour, baking powder and salt.
4
Re-sift 3 times.
5
Add the sifted ingredients in thirds, alternating with milk.
6
Beat the batter thoroughly after each addition.
7
Add vanilla, lemon rind and juice and beat 2 minutes.
8
Bake at 325u00b0 in Bundt pan for 1 hour or until tests done.
9
May bake in angel food pan or large ring mold or in 3 greased 9-inch layer pans at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. butter or oleo, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 8 egg yolks, 2 1/2 c. cake flour, and more.

Yes, Famous Lemon Cake 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.

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