Luscious Lemon Layer Cake

By dette

Creamylemon frosting tops an impressive 4-layer cake...best served with a tall glass of icey cold milk!

Ingredients

• Lemon Frosting:
• 18-1/2 oz pkg lemon cake mix
• 1/2 t. vanilla extract
• 1/4 t. lemon extract
• 3 pasteurized egg whites
• 1/4 c. cold water
• 2 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. light corn syrup
• 1/2 c. warm water
• 1 1/2 t. vanilla extract
• 1 t. lemon extract
• several drops yellow food coloring

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare cake mix according to package directions, adding extract to battedr. Bake in 4 greased 8" round cake pans. Turn layers our of pans; cool. Frost with Lemon Frosting and assemble cake on a serving plate.

Lemon Frosting:
Combine egg whites and cold wter ina small bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. Stir together sogar, corn syrup, and warm water in a microwave-safe container; microwave on high setting until boiling, 3-5 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes; slowly add to egg white mixture. Beat with electric mixer on high speed for 4 minutes; add food coloring and continue beating to a spreading consistency. Makes about 4 cups frosting.