STEAMED LEMON CAKE

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This wonderful cake baked in your slow-cooker is so moist- it almost melts in your mouth. You will love the fresh lemon taste and smell of this dessert from Family Circle!

Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

CAKE:
16 ounce(s) pkg. pound cake mix
3/4 cup(s) dairy buttermilk
3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter,softened
2 large eggs
1/4 cup(s) lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest, grated
FROSTING:
2 cup(s) powdered sugar
1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter,softened
2 tablespoon(s) milk
1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon extract

Steps:

  • Coat an 8- cup soufflĂ© dish with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper; spray paper. Cake: Beat together the pound cake mix, and remaining cake ingredients on low speed for 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and beat for 2 to 3 minutes or until well blended and smooth. Spread batter into prepared dish. Cover dish tightly with foil and place in a 5-quart oval slow cooker bowl. Add 4 cups boiling water around soufflĂ© dish. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center tests clean and cake springs back when touched lightly with fingertips. Remove dish to a rack and cool uncovered for 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around edge of cake and invert onto wire rack; turn right side up to cool completely. --- Frosting: In medium-size bowl, beat all ingredients until smooth. Spread over cake when cool.

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