Ingredients

1 C. butter (no substitutes), softened
3 C. sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 Tbsp. finely shredded lemon peel
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 C. milk
Confectioner’s sugar

Cooking Instructions

In mixing bowl, cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in lemon peel and juice. Combine flour and baking soda; add alternately with milk, stirring well after each addition. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter. Pour into two well-greased 9×9-inch loaf pans. Bake at 325 for 65-70 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners’ sugar.
 
 
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