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Lemon Blitz Cake
Photo: David Holifield

Lemon Blitz Cake

10 ingredients 14 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

765
Calories
38g
Protein
10g
Fat
129g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Cake not in our table 0
Topping not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 angel food cake -- 1 lb
  • filling
  • 1/4 Cup cornstarch
  • 2/3 Cup sugar
  • 1 2/3 Cups skim milk
  • 1/2 Cup lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon peel -- freshly grated
  • Topping
  • 3/4 Cup nonfat lemon yogurt
  • 1 1/2 Cups light whipped topping

Directions

1

To make the filling, combine the cornstarch and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan, and stir to mix well.

2

Use a wire whisk to slowly whisk in the milk.

3

Place over medium heat, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

4

Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute, or until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.

5

Remove the milk mixture from the heat, and whisk in the lemon juice and rind.

6

Cover and chill for several hours or overnight to thicken.

7

Just before assembling the cake, make the topping by gently folding the yogurt into the whipped topping.

8

Set aside.

9

To assemble the cake, use a bread knife to cut the cake lengthwise into 3 layers.

10

Stir the filling.

11

Place the bottom cake layer on a serving platter, and spread with half of the filling.

12

Repeat with the second layer.

13

Top with the third cake layer, and spread the topping over the top and sides of the cake.

14

Chill the cake for 1 to 2 hours, slice, and serve.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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