Lemon cake

Lemon cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• butter - 1/2 c
• egg yolks - 8 item
• sifted powdered sugar - 1 item
• lemon juice - 1/2 c
• box yellow cake mix - 1 item
• box almond butter cookies, crushed - 1 item

How to make lemon cake:

Prepare cake using box directions. Let cool. Combine sugar and lemon juice in saucepan. Add yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Reduce heat and stir for 2 minutes. Add butter a few pieces at a time. Stir until melted. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill.

Place 1 cake layer on a cake plate. Spread with 1/3 cup lemon mixture. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons crushed cookies. Repeat with another layer using remaining lemon mixture. Use remaining cookies on top and sides of cake. Sprinkle the top of the cake with powdered sugar.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, < 60 mins.