Paula’s Lemon Cake with 7-Minute Frosting
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1-cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
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2 cups sugar
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3 cups sifted self-rising flour
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4 eggs
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1-cup milk
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1-teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Lemon wedge, for garnish
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Sprig of mint, for garnish Filling:
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8 egg yolks
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
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Juice and grated zest of 3 lemons Frosting:
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 tablespoon white corn syrup
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1/8-teaspoon salt
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1/3-cup water
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2 egg whites
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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