Lemon Frosted Lemon Cake Recipe

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Lemon Frosted Lemon Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Butter, a 9 inch springform pan and then line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy and pale in color.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Beat in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  6. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and then add to the batter along with the lemon juice.
  7. Mix only until incorporated.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Place on a wire rack to cool, then gently remove the sides of the pan.
  11. For the icing, combine the sifted confectioners' sugar with the 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Frost the top of the cake, allowing the icing to drip down the sides.
  12. Let the icing set before covering.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 440.26 Kcal (1843 kJ)
Calories from fat 206.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.9g 35%
Cholesterol 102.67mg 34%
Sodium 690.12mg 29%
Potassium 204.44mg 4%
Total Carbs 52.98g 18%
Sugars 15.35g 61%
Dietary Fiber 3.32g 13%
Protein 7.14g 14%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 134.3mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 371.52 Kcal (1555 kJ)
Calories from fat 173.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.33g 35%
Cholesterol 86.64mg 34%
Sodium 582.38mg 29%
Potassium 172.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 44.71g 18%
Sugars 12.95g 61%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 13%
Protein 6.02g 14%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.4mg 16%
Calcium 113.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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