Lemon Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 3 cups self rising flour; 4 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups lemon curd; 5 tablespoons water; ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 ⅓ cups sugar; 2 egg whites; 1 tablespoon corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 cups self rising flour
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups lemon curd
5 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 ⅓ cups sugar
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

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for cake:
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cream butter until fluffy.
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add sugar and cream 6 minutes.
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add eggs one at a time
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alternate adding flour and milk, starting and ending with flour.
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add vanilla, mix until combined.
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pour into 3 greased 9 in cake pans and level, dropping each 3 times to get bubbles out
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bake at 350 for 25- 30 minutes.
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cool completely.
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for frosting:.
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whisk first 5 ingredients together in a large stainless bowl.
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place bowl in a large deep skillet with 1 inch simmering water.
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beat on low speed until it reaches 140 degrees- dont stop beating while it's in the water, if you have to remove the bowl to take temp, do so.
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beat on high speed (in the water) exactly 5 minutes.
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remove from heat, add vanilla and beat 2-3 more minutes until cool
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assemble:.
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spread lemon curd between the layers and frost with the 7 minute frosting.

1678

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups self rising flour, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Lemon Layer 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.

Lemon Layer Cake

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