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.


Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake


by 2  people


read comments


add your rating
add a comment

Prep Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Servings: Makes 12 servings.
See More Better Homes and Gardens Recipes
Ingredients
 
savings in
 
  • 3/4  cup  butterOn Sale
  • 6    egg yolks or 3 whole eggsOn Sale
  • 2-2/3  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1-2/3  cups  sugarOn Sale
  • 1  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  finely shredded lemon or lime peelOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  finely shredded orange peelOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  lemon or lime juiceOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  orange juiceOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Lemony Whipped Cream FrostingOn Sale

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
Add Your Review

Recommended Recipe:
Moist Lemon Cake
Moist Lemon Cake

This layer cake gets its citrus flavor from fresh lemon peel and juice. Don't wait for a party to serve this luscious recipe.

See Recipe