Luscious Lemon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg yolks at high speed with mixer for 4 minutes.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Beat butter at medium speed until creamy.
4. 4
   Gradually add sugar; beat well.
5. 5
   Add egg yolks.
6. 6
   Beat well.
7. 7
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
8. 8
   Add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
9. 9
   Stir in lemon juice, rind and vanilla.
10. 10
    Spoon into 3 greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 18 to 20 minutes, or until tests done.
12. 12
    Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.
13. 13
    Frost top, sides and between layers with Lemon Frosting.