Lemon Cake with Lemon Filling and Lemon Butter Frosting
INGREDIENTS
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2 c all purpose flour
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2 t. baking powder
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1 t. salt
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1/2 c butter
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1 1/4 c sugar
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3 eggs
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1 t.vanilla
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1/4 c fresh lemon juice & 1 t. grated lemon zest
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3/4 c milk
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(add a couple drops of yellow good coloring,if desired)
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FILLING:
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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1/2 c fresh lemon juice
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1 t. cornstarch
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6 t. butter
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3/4 c sugar
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4 egg yolks,beaten
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FROSTING:
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4 c confectioners sugar
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1 t. grated lemon zest
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1/2 c butter,softened
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 t. grated lemon zest
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(add a couple drops of yellow food coloring if desired)
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2 tablespoons milk (f needed to thin frosting)
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chopped nuts,optional
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