Elsie's Lemon Cake
dessert~2 hrfrom the kitchen of Elsie (implied by title)Phoebe Butler’s recipe box
flour · nut · margarine · cream cheese · whipped topping · confectioners' sugar · instant lemon pudding mix · milk
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20 min active · 2 hr total (times estimated)
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ cup finely chopped nuts
- 1½ sticks margarine (melted)
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Cool Whip (whipped topping)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Pudding Layer
- 2 small boxes instant lemon pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
Topping
- Cool Whip (whipped topping), to taste
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Crust
- Mix together the flour, finely chopped nuts, and melted margarine. Press mixture into the bottom of a baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Cool thoroughly.
Cream Cheese Layer
- Beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup Cool Whip and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Chill until firm.
Pudding Layer
- Whip the 2 boxes of instant lemon pudding with 3 cups of milk until thick. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
Topping
- Spread additional Cool Whip on top.
- Chill thoroughly before serving.