Luscious Lemon Layer Cake

Name: Luscious Lemon Layer Cake
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Pinch salt; 3 tablespoons water; 3/4 teaspoon butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 drop yellow food coloring, optional; 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons water
3/4 teaspoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Directions

1

Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
2

Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
3

For filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Gradually stir in lemon juice. Cool completely.
4

For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency.
5

To assemble, cut cake in half lengthwise. Trim outside edges. Place one half on a serving platter. Top with the lemon filling. Top with remaining cake; spread with frosting.