WHITE CAKE WITH LEMON FILLING

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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.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 21

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

Steps:

  • 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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