Mean Chef's Triple Lemon Layer Cake Recipe

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Mean Chef's Triple Lemon Layer Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F; position rack in middle of oven.
  2. Crease and flour two 8x2-inch round cake pans.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
  4. Pulse 1/4 cup of the sugar with the zest in a food processor until well combined.
  5. Beat the butter and lemon sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy-1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and beat until smooth.
  7. Beat in 1/4 of the milk until just blended.
  8. On low speed, add flour mixture alternating with remaining milk in 3 batches, scraping as needed.
  9. Beat until just blended.
  10. In a clean bowl, whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy, add cream of tartar, increase speed to high, beat until whites just hold stiff peaks.
  11. Add 1/4 of the whites to batter and fold in with a whisk or spatula.
  12. Fold in remaining white 1/4 at a time.
  13. Divide batter evenly between cake pans and smooth tops.
  14. Bake until tester in center comes out clean- about 35-40 minutes.
  15. Let cool for 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely on rack.
  16. Cut each cake in half horizontally using a long serrated knife.
  17. Place one layer on a serving plate, cut side up.
  18. Spread with 1/3 cup of chilled lemon curd.
  19. Lay another cake layer on top, spread with lemon curd and repeat with 3rd layer.
  20. Top with fourth cake layer.
  21. Up to a few hours before serving, spread a thin layer of frosting on cake, filling gaps as you go.
  22. Chill to firm crumb coat for about 30 minutes.
  23. Spread remaining frosting decoratively over sides and top of cake.
  24. Scatter top with lemon zest as garnish.
  25. TO MAKE FROSTING: In an electric mixer, beat butter and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  26. Add confectioners sugar in batches and beat until light and fluffy.
  27. Add lemon juice and beat for 1 minute.
  28. Can be made a couple of hours ahead and kept covered at cool room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 909.42 Kcal (3808 kJ)
Calories from fat 486.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.05g 83%
Cholesterol 143.11mg 48%
Sodium 171.91mg 7%
Potassium 519.05mg 11%
Total Carbs 102.14g 34%
Sugars 62.78g 251%
Dietary Fiber 2.82g 11%
Protein 9.04g 18%
Vitamin C 36.6mg 61%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 190.6mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 284 Kcal (1189 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.88g 83%
Cholesterol 44.69mg 48%
Sodium 53.68mg 7%
Potassium 162.1mg 11%
Total Carbs 31.9g 34%
Sugars 19.61g 251%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 11%
Protein 2.82g 18%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 61%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 22%
Iron 1.2mg 22%
Calcium 59.5mg 19%

* 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

  • 22.1
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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