Lemon Texas Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Texas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Combine flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, eggs, and sour cream. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.

1657

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Texas 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 Texas Cake

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