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LEMON MAYONNAISE CAKE

Source of Recipe

Hellman’s on WalMart recipe web site


Recipe Introduction

You're all familiar with Mayonnaise Cake, or have, at least, heard of it. Here's a unique adaption of that cake, in my opinion, better tasting, too!

List of Ingredients

1 (18.25-ounce) white cake mix
1 cup HELLMANN'S Real Mayonnaise
1 cup water
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)
2 (10-ounce) jars lemon curd
1 (16-ounce) container creamy vanilla frosting
Garnish: thin lemon slices, halved


Recipe

Beat first 4 ingredients and, if desired, the grated lemon rind at low speed with an electric mixer 30 seconds or until combined. Increase speed to medium, and beat 2 minutes or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Spread half of one jar of lemon curd on top of one cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer, and spread remaining lemon curd on top. (The lemon curd layer on top of cake will be very thick.) Spread vanilla frosting on sides of cake. Garnish, if desired with lemon slice halves, on top and around the outside edge. Store cake in refrigerator until ready to serve. Makes 12 servings.

Note: Commercial Lemon Curd is rather expensive. If you wish to do so, you can make your own. The recipe is filed under "MISCELLANEOUS". Enjoy!