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white cake with lemon filling

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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

Layer cake made in a one layer pan! Turns out looking pretty fancy and nice for a party. Although cooking method is baking, keep in mind you will be using the stove top. Cooking time includes the filling and frosting cook time.

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yield 15 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For white cake with lemon filling

  • WHITE CAKE
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 1/2 c
    cake flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 4
    egg whites
  • LEMON FILLING
  • 1 1/2 c
    hot water
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    lemon juice
  • 4
    egg yolks
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • SEVEN MINUTE FROSTING
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 2
    egg whites
  • 1 tsp
    light corn syrup

How To Make white cake with lemon filling

  • 1
    For the cake: Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
  • 2
    Combine the flour baking powder, and salt; stir well. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour mixiture. Stir in the flavorings.
  • 3
    Beat the egg whites (at room temp) at high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the flour mixture.
  • 4
    Pour the batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan 10 minutes; remove from pan, and let cool eompletely on a wire rack.
  • 5
    Split the cake in half horizontally; spread lemon filling betweebn the layers. Spread frosting on top and sides of cake.
  • 6
    For the lemon filling: Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler; bring water in the bottom of the double boiler to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Let cool.
  • 7
    For the frosting: Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler; place over boiling water. Beat at high speed of an electric mixer for 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
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