Lemon Layer Cake with Splenda

Well you can tell I am pregnant =) Everything looks good to me...everything looks like something I would like to try. That being said, I know that people are not always keen on using Splenda they prefer sugar or something organic and that is fine - but I know there are also some that prefer Splenda and this recipe is for you. It seems very summer-y and refreshing and i could eat a bite right now =)
Enjoy!

Lemon Velvet Layer Cake Recipe:

• 1 c Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking .
• 2 1/2 tsps baking powder .
• 1/4 c fresh lemon juice .
• 1 c milk .
• 1 c water .
• 2 1/2 c sifted cake flour .
• 1 tsp lemon rind .
• 1/4 tsp lemon extract .
• Lemon Filling .
• 1/2 c butter, softened .
• Cake layers .
• 2 tbsps Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking .
• Optional whipped cream frosting .
• 2 1/2 tbsps cornstarch .
• 1/2 tsp salt .
• 2 tbsps butter .
• 1/4 tsp lemon extract .
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten .
• 2 tbsps lemon rind .
• 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten .
• 1 tsp lemon rind .
• 1 1/4 c whipping cream .
• 2/3 c Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

Directions

• Step #1 Cake layer directions:.
• Step #2 Preheat oven to 350°F Grease & flour two (8 inch) round cake pans.
• Step #3 Combine flour, Sugar Blend, baking powder & salt in a mixing bowl.
• Step #4 Cut butter into flour mixture with a fork or a pastry mixer until crumbly.
• Step #5 Stir together eggs, milk, lemon extract & lemon rind in a mixing bowl; add 1/3 of the egg mixture to flour mixture.
• Step #6 Beat at lowish speed until mixed.
• Step #7 Beat at medium speed for 30 seconds or until batter is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl.
• Step #8 Repeat procedure two times.
• Step #9 Spoon batter into prepared pans.
• Step #10 Bake for 25 to 30 mins or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Step #11 Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 mins; remove layers & cool on a wire rack.
• Step #12 Lemon Filling Directions:.
• Step #13 Combine Sugar Blend, cornstarch & water.
• Step #14 Cook over med-heat/flame, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens.
• Step #15 Gradually add about 1/4th of hot custard mixture into yolks, whisking until mixed; return to remaining hot mixture.
• Step #16 Cook whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil one min, whisking constantly.
• Step #17 Remove from heat & stir in the butter, lemon rind & lemon juice.
• Step #18 Place plastic wrap on the surface.
• Step #19 Set aside to cool.
• Step #20 Whipped Cream Frosting Directions.
• Step #21 Beat whipping cream until foamy; slowly add Sugar Blend, lemon rind & lemon extract, beating until soft peaks form.
• Step #22 To Assemble Cake:.
• Step #23 Spread lemon filling between cake layers.
• Step #24 Spread whipped cream frosting on top & sides of cake.
• Enjoy the Lemon Velvet Layer Cake recipe