Dessert for 10
Lemon Layer Cake
Two lemon-scented sponge layers bake until tender, then receive vanilla cream cheese frosting and a bright lemon syrup.
$6.03for 4 servings
$1.51 per serving$6.03 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 85 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 13 oz | $5.29Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.37Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 11 oz | $4.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarFlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 225 g unsalted butter softened
- 225 g caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 225 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 75 g natural yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 3 lemons zested
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 3 strips lemons zest 2 pared into
- 150 g unsalted butter softened
- 150 g icing sugar sieved
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 300 g full-fat soft cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Beat the softened butter and caster sugar until light, then beat in the eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and lemon zest.
- Fold in the self-raising flour and baking powder, divide the batter between the pans, and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cakes spring back and a tester comes out clean.
- Simmer the granulated sugar, lemon strips, and 3 tablespoons water in a small pan for 5 minutes, then cool the syrup.
- Beat the butter, icing sugar, vanilla, and soft cheese until smooth, frost the cooled cakes, and brush with lemon syrup.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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