Created by Dee Ben on September 16, 2025
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F.
Step 2: Grease and flour 2 8-inch square pans.
Step 3: Cake: Cream margarine and sugar.
Step 4: Blend in eggs and vanilla.
Step 5: Sift together sifted cake flour, baking powder and salt.
Step 6: Add alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition.
Step 7: Pour into prepared pans.
Step 8: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes and cool.
Step 9: Spread one-half cup preserves between layers.
Step 10: Frosting: Cream margarine; blend in grated lemon rind.
Step 11: Add sifted powdered sugar alternately with lemon juice
Step 12: Beat until fluffy.
Step 13: Frost cake with lemon frosting.
Step 14: If desired, decorate top of cake with additional preserves.