General Robert E. Lee Orange-Lemon Cake Recipe

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General Robert E. Lee Orange-Lemon Cake
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients and sift 6 times; set aside.
  2. Combine egg yolks and sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat at high speed of an electric mixer until mixture is thick and lemon colored. Reduce speed to medium and gradually add in vegetable oil. Add flour mixture and mix until well blended. Stir in lemon rind and juice.
  3. Beat egg whites (at room temperature)and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into batter. Pour batter into 4 wax paper-lined and greased 8-inch round cakepans.
  4. Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pans 10 minutes; loosen cake from sides of pan and remove from pans. Pull off wax paper and cool layers completely on wire racks.
  5. Spread Orange-Lemon Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Store in refrigerator until serving time. Garnish with orange slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
  6. Orange-Lemon Frosting:.
  7. Cream butter; add egg yolks and beat well. Add powdered sugar and grated rind alternately with juices, beating well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 631.79 Kcal (2645 kJ)
Calories from fat 303.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.69g 52%
Cholesterol 276.02mg 92%
Sodium 149.66mg 6%
Potassium 510.53mg 11%
Total Carbs 73.57g 25%
Sugars 39.74g 159%
Dietary Fiber 2.67g 11%
Protein 12.78g 26%
Vitamin C 52.1mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 121.7mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.44 Kcal (994 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.66g 52%
Cholesterol 103.73mg 92%
Sodium 56.24mg 6%
Potassium 191.86mg 11%
Total Carbs 27.65g 25%
Sugars 14.93g 159%
Dietary Fiber 1g 11%
Protein 4.8g 26%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 22%
Calcium 45.7mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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