Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake
The light, crisp flavors of lemon and lime make a delightful combination in this layer cake recipe. A lemon whipped cream frosting accents the citrus taste.

Prep Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter
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6 egg yolks or 3 whole eggs
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2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp. baking powder
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1/4 tsp. baking soda
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1-2/3 cups sugar
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1 cup milk
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2 tsp. finely shredded lemon or lime peel
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1 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
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2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice
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2 Tbsp. orange juice
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1 recipe Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting
Directions
1.
Let butter and eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and lightly flour two 9x2-inch round baking pans; set aside.
2.
In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and baking soda; set aside. In large bowl beat butter on medium 30 seconds. Gradually beat in sugar until combined; beat 2 minutes more. Add yolks one at a time, beat well after each addition. Add flour mixture and milk alternately; beat on low after each just until combined. Stir in peels and juices. Spread batter in prepared pans.
3.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until pick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool.
4.
Prepare Lemony Frosting. Place one layer flat side down on plate; spread top with frosting. Stack second layer flat side down; spread remaining frosting. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Makes 12 servings.
5.
Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting: In large chilled bowl beat 2 cups whipping cream, 2 Tbps. powdered sugar, and 1 Tbsp. instant vanilla pudding on medium-high until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1 Tbsp. shredded lemon peel. If made ahead, chill 24 hours; stir before spreading. Makes 3-1/2 cups.
Nutrition information
Calories 499, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Monounsaturated Fat 8 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 192 mg, Sodium 303 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Total Sugar 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 13%, Iron 9%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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