Cake with Seven Minute Frosting

Bake a white cake according to directions on package. Use 2 8" pans.

cool

layer lemon filling and top with seven minute frosting

Lemon filling

Combine 3/4 c sugar, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch and a dash salt, stir in 3/4 c cold water.

Add 2 beaten egg yolks

1 tsp grated lemon peel

3 Tbs. lemon juice

cook and stir until bubbly, continue 1 more minute after bubbling

Stir in 1 Tbs butter

 cover surface with wax paper to avoid getting a skin, and cool

spread between layers of cake

Seven minute frosting

1 1/2 c sugar

1/3 c cold water

2 egg whites

2 tsp light corn syrup OR 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

1 tsp vanilla

in the top of a double boiler combine sugar, water, syrup OR tartar and salt. beat 30 seconds on low. On top of double boiler (top pan should not touch water below) cook 7 min beating constantly. if you have a whip attachment on your  mixer this works great but is not needed.

when stiff peaks form remove from heat and add vanilla, beat 2-3 more minutes until spreading consistency. Frost tops and sides of cake generously.

 this is a classic old fashioned frosting that is definitely worth the work!