Lemon Cream

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This frosting can be used on any yellow or white layer cake. It's very good even on a box mix.

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Servings:
12
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup water

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 3 egg yolks

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ½ cup butter

Directions

  1. Combine sugar and cornstarch in heavy saucepan add water and stir until heated, set aside.

  2. Beat egg yolks and add lemon juice, stir in small amount of sugar mixture to warm yolks. Combine yolk and sugar mixtures, add butter and return to heat.

  3. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Mixture will resemble pudding. Cool slightly and spread on cooled cake. Makes enough to frost and fill one 8 inch four layer cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188 Calories
9g Fat
28g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 20mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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