1 pkg. lemon cake mix
1 pkg. (small) lemon instant pudding
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup oil
4 large eggs
Mix all together on low, then turn up speed and mix for about 2 minutes on med. speed. Pour batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 pan or two round pans. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Don't overbake.
Lemon Buttercream Frosting
(this stuff is to die for)
2 sticks butter, softened
6-8 cups confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (I've substituted lime and it's also delicious!)
Zest from 1 lemon
1 or 2 drops yellow food color (optional)
Mix the SOFT butter with about half of the sugar. Add juice and zest. Beat well. Add more sugar, one cup at a time until desired consistency. Spread on cake. You can garnish the cake with twisted lemon slices or clear decorator sugar.
This is delicious, but for me, it is a bit sour. I prefer to use a yellow cake mix, making it less sour. The frosting make a lot- really enough for two 13x9 cakes.
I make this frequently for gatherings and funeral luncheons. Everyone loves it.
7 comments:
Isn't great when you find a dessert that can hold its own against chocolate?? Carrot cake. Key Lime Pie. Lemon Cake. It works! I have a feeling this will also become a new obsession for me!
Sound delicious!! Let's make some for the tea party :)
Oh I LOVE lemon! Can't wait to try it!
So, I don't know if you take requests buy do you or any of your lovely daughters have a yummy recipe for spaghetti sauce? I just can't get it right.
I can vouch for its tastiness! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I love you for posting this, Aunt Kay! Of course, I loved you before that too...
Man, that looks/sounds AMAZING!!!
That cake is money!! It was my favorite treat at the Tea Party!
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