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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (56g)

Recipe makes 16 servings

Calories 163
Calories from Fat 46 (28%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 5.2g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 165mg 6%
Potassium 25mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.1g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 18.9g
Protein 1.5g 2%

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Wacky Lemon Cake With 7-Minute Lemon Frosting

Recipe #134099 | 1 hour | 20 min prep | add private note

By: SweetJ
Aug 20, 2005

If you haven't heard of or made "wacky cake" before, don't let the strange combo of ingredients scare you away. Trust me, it will be one of the most moist and delicious cakes you'll ever have! Unlike traditional wacky cake, this recipe makes a wonderful and refreshing lemon cake rather than a chocolate cake. Personally, I think it's the perfect summer dessert!

SERVES 16 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Wacky Lemon Cake

7-Minute Lemon Frosting

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Make cake - sift dry ingredients together in 8 x 8 pan and make 3 holes.
  3. 3
    Pour vinegar in first hole, vegetable oil in second hole, and almond extract in third hole.
  4. 4
    Pour cold lemon juice and water over everything.
  5. 5
    Mix all ingredients thoroughly (do not beat).
  6. 6
    Bake in same 8 x 8 pan that ingredients were mixed in for 35 minutes or until center is firm.
  7. 7
    Cool completely.
  8. 8
    Make frosting - combine sugar, water, cream of tartar and salt in saucepan.
  9. 9
    Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  10. 10
    While beating constantly, very slowly add sugar syrup to egg white in mixing bowl.
  11. 11
    Continue beating until stiff peaks form (about 7 minutes).
  12. 12
    Beat in extracts.
  13. 13
    Smooth frosting over cooled wacky lemon cake.
  14. 14
    Enjoy!

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From: QueenBee49444

On Apr 15, 2009

This cake was not a big hit in my house. The cake was a bit heavy not the kind of cake we prefer to eat. The frosting was ok but nothing special. It was fun mixing the batter and watching the chemistry of the ingredients as they were mixed. Made for PAC, Spring 2009

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  • From: Chef #993008

    On Oct 17, 2008

    I tried this with lime juice (have a ton of limes from my trees) and it wasn't 'limey' enough. I add more lime next time plus some zest. Texture was good, easy recipe. I'll retry it.

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  • From: Teddy #2

    On Sep 4, 2005

    This cake was very easy & moist, but not very lemony. The almond extract overpowered the lemon flavor. Next time I will omit the almond extract and only use lemon.

    5 people found this review helpful

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  • From: Audrey M

    On Aug 25, 2005

    This was a simple cake to put together. The best part of it is the Lemon Frosting. It is so creamy and packed full of flavor.

    5 people found this review helpful

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