Lemon Cake Filling

A WEDDING CAKE FILLING RECIPE

For a change of pace, try our tangy Lemon Cake Filling. Perfect paired with our Lemon Cake, it can also be used to add a bit of pizzazz to other more subtle cake flavors. A good thing to serve at your best friend's wedding.

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold water
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Juice of medium lemon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

COOKING DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add water and whisk until well blended. Whisk in egg yolks, lemon peel and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly; until thick and bubbly. Boil one minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter. Cool to room temperature, without stirring.

Makes: About 1 cup of filling.