Lemon Cake

CAKE BATTER:

2 large eggs

1 (18.25-ounce) package lemon cake mix

1 (20-ounce) can lemon pie filling

ICING:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 cups confectioners’ sugar

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 × 9-inch baking pan. Set aside.

For the cake, in a large bowl combine the eggs, cake mix, and pie filling using an electric mixer. Mix until well blended. Spread into the prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool thoroughly.

For the icing, in a large bowl mix the cream cheese, milk, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar. Spread on the cooled cake.

Note: Lemon bars can be made using a 15 × 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Check doneness after 20 minutes.

Makes 12 to 15 servings

Marsha Konken, Lady Raspberry
Red Raspberry Tarts,
Sterling, Colorado