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Easy Lemon Layer Cake
Light, fluffy vanilla cake layered with tangy lemon curd and luscious whipped frosting — this gorgeous lemon layer cake is easy to make with our box cake shortcut! (But it looks like it came from a bakery!)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 190 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients listed on box
- 16 oz whipped topping (one large tub)
- 1 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix according to directions on box. Bake in two 9" round pans. Allow to cool completely.
- Level each cake so they're even. Cut each cake in half lengthwise so you have 4 layer cakes.
- Place one cake layer on a cake stand and cover liberally with lemon curd.
- Add another layer of cake and top this layer with whipped cream.
- Repeat with the other two layers of cake, then frost the entire cake with the whipped topping. Finish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest. Keep refrigerated.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.
Nutrition Information
Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.