Lemony Lemon Cake

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 223.1
  • Total Fat: 6.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.0 mg
  • Sodium: 78.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 3.1 g

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Introduction

Easy, yummy way to use fresh lemons from the tree! Easy, yummy way to use fresh lemons from the tree!
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1/3 cup butter or shortening
    1 cup sugar
    2 eggs
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 tsp baking powder
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/2 cup milk
    1/2 cup chopped pecans
    2 tsp grated lemon peel

    TOPPING:
    2/3 cup sugar
    1/3 cup lemon juice

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter/shortening and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mexture alternately with milk. Stir in pecans and lemon peel. Pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

For topping, combine sugar and lemon juice. Spoon over bread while it is still warm in the dish. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from dish to a wire rack.

Makes 12 half-inch servings.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MANJ1026.