Triple layer Lemon Cake

From Nordic Ware
www.nordicware.com
5005 HWY 7
Minneapolis MN 55416
877.466.7342

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 10 oz strawberry fruit spread
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp vanila

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray cake pan with baking spray and set aside. 
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and lemon zest. Add milk, lemon juice, butter and vanilla while mixing in low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and mix for 2 minutes. Add eggs, and mix on high for an additional 2 minutes. 
3. Scrape bowl occasionally. Pour 1/3 of batter in pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean. 
4. Rotate pan halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
5. To make frosting, heat butter on medium to high until fluffy in a large bowl.
6. Slowly add 2 cups of powdered sugar, beating to combine. 
7. Slowly add lemon juice and vanilla until combined.
8. Slowly add remaining powdered sugar, beating until well combined and frosting is of desired spreading consistency, adding additional lemon juice if needed
9. Place one layer of cake on plate. Spread half o f the strawberry spread onto the cake layer. Place second layer on top of first. Spread the remaining strawberry spread onto the cake layer. Place the third layer on top of the two layers. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate top of cake with fresh strawberries, if desired.