Lemon Surprise Cake

Cake
1 18 oz yellow cake mix
1 3 oz box lemon gelatin (like Jello)
1 1/3 cup of water
2 eggs


Glaze
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoon water

In a large bowl mix cake mix, lemon gelatin, water, and eggs -- blend until moistened. Scarpe bowl occasionally while mixing. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed. Bake in one greased and lightly floured 13" x 9" oblong cake pan for about 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

To glaze use 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, and two tablespoons of water, put in small sauce pan and bring to a boil stirring continously. With the tines of a folk poke holes about 1/2 inch deep into top of cake when done. Gently pour glaze evenly over cake.

After Holiday Cooking

For several weeks during the holiday season our family focused on the two C's as my grandmother would put it - Cooking and Company. For her the two went together. It is a tradition that continues with my family. My mother and I had several conversations about what we were going to cook, where was that recipe, the eventual outcome of the dish and who we would be serving it to or bringing it to as a gift. We both just love to bake during the holidays and enjoy sharing the results with family and friends. It seems after all the business of the seasons and eating way too much it took a few days to get in the cooking blog mode. I guess it may be because I am not a New Year dieter just a New Year leftover eater.

So here I go with my first rec of 2009. I was looking for something sweet as I must be having withdrawal of all the desserts, cookies and candies of the recent holiday season. I found the following recipe while looking in one of my Mom's (grandmother's) recipe folders. I hope you enjoy.

Happy reading and cooking and do not be affraid to make it your own dish!
Sincerely,
Marilynn