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Lemon Velvet Layer Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

1 c Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking .
2 1/2 tsps baking powder .
1/4 c fresh lemon juice .
1 c milk .
1 c water .
2 1/2 c sifted cake flour .
1 tsp lemon rind .
1/4 tsp lemon extract .
Lemon Filling .
1/2 c butter, softened .
Cake layers .
2 tbsps Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking .
Optional whipped cream frosting .
2 1/2 tbsps cornstarch .
1/2 tsp salt .
2 tbsps butter .
1/4 tsp lemon extract .
3 large eggs, lightly beaten .
2 tbsps lemon rind .
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten .
1 tsp lemon rind .
1 1/4 c whipping cream .
2/3 c Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

Directions

Step #1 Cake layer directions:.
Step #2 Preheat oven to 350°F Grease & flour two (8 inch) round cake pans.
Step #3 Combine flour, Sugar Blend, baking powder & salt in a mixing bowl.
Step #4 Cut butter into flour mixture with a fork or a pastry mixer until crumbly.
Step #5 Stir together eggs, milk, lemon extract & lemon rind in a mixing bowl; add 1/3 of the egg mixture to flour mixture.
Step #6 Beat at lowish speed until mixed.
Step #7 Beat at medium speed for 30 seconds or until batter is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl.
Step #8 Repeat procedure two times.
Step #9 Spoon batter into prepared pans.
Step #10 Bake for 25 to 30 mins or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step #11 Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 mins; remove layers & cool on a wire rack.
Step #12 Lemon Filling Directions:.
Step #13 Combine Sugar Blend, cornstarch & water.
Step #14 Cook over med-heat/flame, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens.
Step #15 Gradually add about 1/4th of hot custard mixture into yolks, whisking until mixed; return to remaining hot mixture.
Step #16 Cook whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil one min, whisking constantly.
Step #17 Remove from heat & stir in the butter, lemon rind & lemon juice.
Step #18 Place plastic wrap on the surface.
Step #19 Set aside to cool.
Step #20 Whipped Cream Frosting Directions.
Step #21 Beat whipping cream until foamy; slowly add Sugar Blend, lemon rind & lemon extract, beating until soft peaks form.
Step #22 To Assemble Cake:.
Step #23 Spread lemon filling between cake layers.
Step #24 Spread whipped cream frosting on top & sides of cake.
Enjoy the Lemon Velvet Layer Cake recipe