Lemon or Orange Cake . . . Yum!
November 11, 2008
This cake is a great combination of sour and sweet. We found the recipe several years ago, and it was an instant keeper. With the lemon juice in the glaze, and the delicious cake, it is the perfect treat. Easy to make and enjoy!
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Your Choice Citrus Cake
BAKE: 35-40 minutes | COOL: 10 minutes | SERVINGS: 16-20
Cake:
1 pkg plain yellow cake
1 pkg lemon gelatin (or orange)
2/3 cup canola oil
2/3 cup hot water
4 large eggs
Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoon lemon juice (or orange)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (or orange), optional
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix cake ingredients for 1 minute with mixer on low. Scrap sides and bottom of bowl. Continue to mix for 2 minutes longer with mixer on medium.
Pour batter into greased bundt pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Prepare the glaze by mixing together ingredients to desired consistency (I usually wait to do this until after the cake is completely cooled). You will just have to test the glaze, the recipe calls for 2 tablespoons, but I have used as much as 4 tablespoons in the past.
Run a knife around edge of cake and invert onto a serving plate. Spoon glaze over cake.
Store at room temperature for 1 week. Freeze (we have not yet tried this) for up to 6 months in foil. Thaw overnight on counter.
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Looks delicious! When do I get to come for dinner? Just kidding.
Looks really good!!!! Good enough to eat!
I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog. It’s beautiful and inspiring. I just added you to my favorites and will be voting for you in the Homeschool Blog Awards. Good luck!
Hugs,
Shannon
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Mmmm, that cake looks amazing! I *love* lemon desserts and will definitely be trying this recipe! By the way, I just voted for you for the Homeschool Blog Awards… hope you win!
Hi Emily Rose,
Thank you for visiting my blog–I keep meaning to get back over here and say hi! I am really looking forward to the seminar and listening to you too. I love that cake photo and recipe. Sounds very close to one of my favorite cakes, lemon jello cake!
My daugher (whose middle name is also Rose) loves to wear aprons. I will have her get in on the giveaway! She doesn’t blog much, but does have one at http://www.homesteadblogger.com/homespunrose
Maybe you could stop over and visit her there when you have time!
Blessings to you and your sweet family, and let’s pray for each other and for Jill and all the other speakers at the seminar this week! Thank you!
Nancy
Hello. I was wondering how do I link to the Thursday craft? I am not sure how to do it. Sounds silly. I have made a few things for gifts this year and would love to share my ideas. I will be posting the pictures on my homeschoolblogger, blog. I am still learning the ropes of this bloggy business. Your cake looks yummy! Have a blessed day!
Please e-mail me. I hope I am not being a bother. Love, Maralena
Hi. That cake looks really good. I made my own meme come check it out.
Blessings
Miss Emily
This looks so delicious- and not terribly complicated! I can’t wait to try it!
LOOKS REALLY GOOD REALLY REALLY GOOD
Love
Sir Eric
Looks yummy! I always *love* finding new recipes for delicious deserts. :) Thanks!
Serenity
P.S. This is my first time visiting your blog, and I have to say, you take the cutest pictures!! :)