General Robert E. Lee Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together first 3 ingredients; set aside. Beat egg yolks in a large mixing bowl until thick and lemon colored; gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon rind and juice.
- Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into egg yolk mixture alternately with flour mixture.
- Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 325° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans, and let cool completely. Split layers horizontally.
- Spread Lemon Jelly Filling between layers. Chill 30 minutes. Spread top and sides of cake with Lemon-Orange Frosting, and sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
503
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).