Best Magic Layered Lemon Cake Recipes

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LEMON-LIME MAGIC CAKE



Lemon-Lime Magic Cake image

A citrusy lemon-lime filling is poured over white cake batter so the filling becomes the bottom layer and the cake layer rises to the top. It's magic and delicious!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional finely grated lemon and lime peels, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat Cake Layer ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour in pan.
  • In another large bowl, mix Lemon-Lime Layer ingredients with whisk until smooth. Evenly pour over top of cake batter in pan; mixture will sink to bottom as you pour over cake batter.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to chill. Spread whipped topping over chilled cake. Sprinkle with additional lemon and lime peel if desired. Using a serving spatula and a knife to carefully help slide pieces off, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

MAGIC LAYERED LEMON CAKE RECIPE



Magic Layered Lemon Cake Recipe image

Finish off a cheery holiday meal with this delicious Magic Layered Lemon Cake Recipe. Top tart lemon pudding with fluffy whipped topping for the perfect balance of flavors in this Magic Layered Lemon Cake Recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs, separated
zest and 1/4 cup juice from 1 large lemon, divided
2-1/2 cups milk
1 cup flour
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1-1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted, cooled
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325ยบF.
  • Beat egg whites in medium bowl with mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Reserve 1 tsp. lemon zest for later use. Mix remaining zest with lemon juice and milk until blended.
  • Combine flour and dry pudding mix. Beat egg yolks and powdered sugar in large bowl with mixer until thickened and pale yellow in color. Add butter; beat 2 min. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with milk mixture, mixing well after each addition. Whisk in egg whites.
  • Pour into 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray. (Pan will be full.)
  • Bake 50 to 55 min. or until center is almost set and top is golden brown. Cool completely.
  • Spread COOL WHIP over top of cake just before serving; sprinkle with reserved lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

TRIPLE-LAYER LEMON CAKE



Triple-Layer Lemon Cake image

A smooth and silky citrus filling separates the three layers of my lemon cake. It's a homemade favorite that friends and family never tire of. Serve it after a special spring or summer meal.-Connie Jurjevich, Atmore, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter, softened
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 to 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. , Pour into three greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return to all the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, zest and butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover and refrigerate. , In a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, zest and enough cream to achieve desired spreading consistency. Spread filling between cake layers. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 114g carbohydrate (88g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MAGIC CAKE



Magic Cake image

White cake with a custard-like middle.

Provided by Kerry F. Bush

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs at room temperature, separated
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups lukewarm milk
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish.
  • Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until stiff.
  • Combine egg yolks and white sugar in another large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add butter and vanilla extract; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Fold in flour. Beat in milk slowly. Fold egg whites gently into the batter.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, 45 to 70 minutes. Let cool, about 30 minutes. Dust top with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 142 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

LEMON MAGIC CAKE



Lemon Magic Cake image

Lemon Magic Cake - One simple batter that transforms into a 3 layer cake - pure magic. The ever popular magic cake, now in lemon flavor!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs (at room temperature, separate yolks from whites)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (unsalted, melted)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cup milk (lukewarm)
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoon lemon zest
powdered sugar ( for dusting cake)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F degrees. Grease a 8 inch x 8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  • Separate eggs and add the egg whites to a mixer and mix until egg whites are stiff. Place egg whites in a bowl and set aside.
  • Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until light. Add butter and vanilla extract and continue beating for another minute or two after which you can add the flour and mix it in until fully incorporated.
  • Add lemon juice and lemon zest then slowly start adding the milk and beat until everything is well mixed together. Add the egg whites, a third at a time and gently fold them in using a spatula or a whisk, repeat until all egg whites are folded in, but there should still be white bits of egg whites floating in the batter.
  • Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 40 to 70 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the cake is firm to the touch. The baking time could vary greatly depending on the oven, so take a peek at around 40 minutes and see how it looks.
  • Sprinkle some powdered sugar after cake has cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 slice

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