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Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives it sweetness. My family likes this cake cold, so I cut it into squares and freeze before serving. -Alyce Dubisar, North Bend, Oregon
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 171 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 145 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Lemon Sheet Cake in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p37
Sweet White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2013 by ajinmn
My aunt brought this to a family function and I had to have the recipe. I've taken them places and people always like them. My husband and kids love them for a change of pace from my "old stand by" cookies and bars. I use a slightly different cream cheese frosting, but that is just because it is tried and true, rather than trying a different one.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2012 by Roy Hobbs
Question: Even though the cake recipe calls for water, oil and eggs, I still mix ONLY the poweder mix and the eggs? I did it this way and it turned out great but the batter looks very odd when you put in the pan - greasy and slimy??? Thanks.
Reviewed on May. 24, 2012 by deerfeeder
I made this recipe last week for my grandson. I had clipped it out of the original TOH issue. It was very tasty but a little under cooked and gooey in the center of the sheet cake. Don't know why!
Reviewed on May. 20, 2012 by terilee
I tried this recipe last night and was greatly disappointed. I found it to be somewhat expensive with the lemon pie filling, but thought I would give it a try. It is very moist but doesn't have much flavor. I am a "from scratch" cook, so I don't know if it was the mix or what. We weren't impressed.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2012 by mousejockey2
Have made this many times since first found it in an issure of TOH 2003. Best lemon cake ever, and so easy!
Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2012 by life2christ27
I couldn't find a 15-3/4 ounce can of lemon pie filling. I used a 22 oz can and cup the recipe back to 3 eggs. I also added a tbsp of lemon juice as suggested by others. The recipe turned out very good but more like a lemon bar than a cake. I also sprinkled the pieces with powdered sugar.
Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2012 by s_pants
My husband can't stop eating it! I added a little lemon zest to the cake. Good and refreshing.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by mojenny
This is a very good, moist, easy cake. I make it often. I always add fresh lemon juice and zest to the frosting and cake.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2011 by linsvin
This recipe was definitely quick. Nice to cut corners in some areas but still have time to whip together a homemade frosting. I made this for a wake table and recieved many smiles and compliments.
Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2011 by nanascookies
This was veyr moist, and I did freeze it. The second time I made it, I used two smaller size baking sheets. One I added alittle lemon juice to the batter. Which gave it a much more lemon flavor. Everyone seems to like either way I made it. The frosting I also gave it a little added lemon flavor on the second time I made this cake. Wonderful to the taste buds. Will make it again, and again..
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2010 by nebraskagirl
I added 1 T. lemon juice to the cake for a little extra kick. It was really moist and delicious. I thought the frosting was a bit overpowering on this light, refreshing cake. Next time, I will omit the frosting and serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2010 by mojenny
I added lemon zest and the juice of half a lemon to the cake. yum!
Reviewed on May. 07, 2010 by tamdev
I made this for a teacher's luncheon and everyone loved it! It was very moist and super easy to make. Perfect for a spring or summer get together!!
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by jordie89
my husband wanted a lemon cake with cream cheese frosting for his birthday, so I made this. I also sprinkled the frosting with shredded coconut. he loved it!
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by kakjw
I made this cake for my husband's office and everyone raved about it! My husband said it was one of the best tasting cake he has ever had. Very moist and the lemon flavor is light enough to taste, not overbearing. It's delicious!
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by Classicrock
I just love this cake! The lemon pie filling makes it so luscious! -Lori in WI.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by vewebber58
This is a very good cake - I like the fact that it has a slight tartness to it. One thing I did was to cut the amount of butter down to only four tablespoons (1/2 of a stick). The frosting was yummy, and spread very easily over the cake.
Reviewed on May. 31, 2009 by shaunaanne
I selected this recipe for a funeral luncheon menu. I didn't bake it but I tasted it and it was so good. Not too sweet. Everyone raved. Thanks Taste of Home.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2009 by cherrylady
I made lemon cupcakes and needed a frosting recipe. I'd never thought about cream cheese frosting on lemon. I made only the frosting portion of this recipe. It was fabulous on my lemon cup cakes! (There was leftover frosting, so the next day my kids smeared it on crisp gingersnap cookies and made little sandwich cookies. We liked that too!)
Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2009 by angelmcnamee
I lost this recipe a while back and have searched for it without any luck. It is the best!!!!
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2008 by mcgee64
This cake is so easy and quick to make. It had so much flavor...my family loved it!
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by oscarlee
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