Lemon Bavarian Torte Recipe

Name: Lemon Bavarian Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box lemon cake mix (not pudding in the mix); 3/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup oil; 1 egg; FILLING; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 2 teaspoons lemons, zest of; 1 cups heavy cream, whipped or (12 ounce) carton non-dairy whipped topping, thawed.; lemon, zest of (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) box lemon cake mix (not pudding in the mix)
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup oil
1 egg
FILLING
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 teaspoons lemons, zest of
1 cups heavy cream, whipped or (12 ounce) carton non-dairy whipped topping, thawed.
lemon, zest of (to garnish)

1
Combine the flour, granulated sugar and baking soda with the dry cake mix.
2
Add the wet ingredients called for on the cake mix box to the dry ingredients as directed.
3
Add the water, oil and egg found in this recipe in addition to that on the cake mix box.
4
I used 9 inch round cake pans.
5
Bake cake as directed.
6
It may be necessary to add 5 minutes to the baking time.
7
Test for doneness as directed on the box.
8
Cool completely.
9
Split each layer in half.
10
FILLING:
11
Cream confectioners sugar, vanilla, cream cheese, lemon extract, salt and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
12
(A taste will tell you if it is lemony enough. If not to your liking add a bit more lemon extract).
13
Fold in whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping.
14
Put one layer on plate.
15
Top with some of filling.
16
Add next layer.
17
Top with more filling.
18
Add third layer.
19
Top with more filling.
20
Add top layer and spread the rest of the filling on top.
21
Garnish with lemon zest.
22
Refrigerate.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) box lemon cake mix (not pudding in the mix), 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Lemon Bavarian Torte 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.

Lemon Bavarian Torte

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