BLITZKUCHEN (GERMAN LIGHTNING CAKE)

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A German grandma would make one of these cakes when family dropped by. It can be made fast, and it's also gone fast...thus the lightning cake.

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c butter
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 c sugar
4 large eggs
1 medium lemon, grate rind and save juice of 1 lemon
1/2 c cinnamon sugar mixture

Steps:

  • 1. Sift flour and baking powder together. Grease 9X13 cake pan. Preheat over to 350.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time beat well. Add flour, lemon juice, and rind. Spread in greased pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture and bake 20 minutes.

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