Lemon Layer Cake

Lemon Layer Cake

Lemon Layer Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.5oz) can S&W® White Beans (drained, rinsed)
  • 1 cup buttermilk, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
  • 1 & 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (3oz) package lemon gelatin dessert
  • 2 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • (4oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese or Neufchatel (1/2 of 8oz package)
  • 5 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Lemon Layer Cake

2 h

Total Time

30 min

Prep Time

12

Servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.5oz) can S&W® White Beans (drained, rinsed)
  • 1 cup buttermilk, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
  • 1 & 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (3oz) package lemon gelatin dessert
  • 2 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • (4oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese or Neufchatel (1/2 of 8oz package)
  • 5 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F for shiny pans or 325°F for dark nonstick pans. Grease and flour 2 9-inch round cake pans. In food processor, combine beans and 1/4 cup of the buttermilk. Cover; process 30 seconds or until smooth. In large bowl, combine bean mixture, 1/4 cup of the butter, the granulated sugar, eggs and gelatin. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat on low speed until mixed. On low speed, add remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk; beat until mixed. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Divide evenly between pans (about 3 cups batter per pan).

Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until top is set when tapped with a finger and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.

In large bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup butter, the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon peel and 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, adding additional lemon juice until desired consistency. Place one cake layer on cake plate, rounded side down. Spread top with frosting. Place remaining cake layer over frosting, rounded side up. Frost top and sides of cake. Store loosely covered.

Tip: If you are using shiny pans, grease the pans and line the bottoms with rounds of waxed paper or parchment paper. Then grease the paper, and flour pans for easier removal.

Serving Suggestion: For a quick garnish, spoon small dollops of purchased lemon curd over the top of the frosted cake, and swirl in with a knife. Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of lemon curd.

Serving Size: about 5oz each

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 470, Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholestrol 75mg, Sodium 380mg, Carb 93g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 70g, Added Sugar 69g, Protein 7g, Vitamin D 0%, Calcium 8%, Iron 10%, Potassium 4%

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.