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Lemon Texas Sheet Cake

This lovely sheet cake is bursting with lemony citrus flavor. It is perfect for feeding a crowd. The batter is made in a saucepan just like the chocolate Texas sheet cake we all know and love. But this version is brighter and tastes so fresh. Make one and see for yourself!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 36 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup minus 2 Tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Icing

  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
Makes: 13 x 18inch rectangle, 1inch height

Instructions

Cake

  • Grease a 13X18-inch jelly roll pan and preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl whisk together 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 cups granulated sugar. Stir until completely combined.
  • In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup sour cream and 2 large eggs.
  • Place 1 cup butter, 1 cup minus 2 Tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, and 2 Tablespoons lemon juice in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the hot butter mixture to the flour mixture and stir well. Stir in sour cream and egg mixture, and 1 teaspoon lemon extract until well combined. Pour into the prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 17-20 minutes or until it tests done. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes while you make the icing.

Icing

  • Place the ½ cup butter and ⅓ cup milk in a sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture just starts to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the 1 teaspoon lemon extract.
  • Gradually add the 3 cups powdered sugar, stirring the mixture until it reaches a good consistency for spreading.
  • After the cake has cooled for 20 minutes, spread the warm icing on the cake. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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