1-3/4 c. unbleached all-purpose white flour
3 Tbls. cornstarch
4 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
¾ c. butter
1-1/2 c. white sugar
1 pkg. instant lemon pudding & pie filling
2 Tbls. fresh lemon zest (freeze juice for another use)
4 eggs
1-1/4 c. milk
1/3 c. canola oil
1 t. vanilla
12 oz. pkg. low-fat cream cheese,softened
¾ c. butter, softened.
1 t. vanilla
3 c. powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. See Notes below for tips so that the cake will fall out of the pan and not stick when inverting.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt and set aside.
Using an electric mixer, on medium speed, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in the lemon pie filling and combine thoroughly.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is thoroughly incorporated. Mix in the lemon zest.
Combine the milk, oil, and vanilla extract in a large measuring cup or small bowl.
Starting with the dry ingredients, alternate pouring a third of the wet and dry ingredients into the bowl, incorporating thoroughly after each addition. You will end on the wet ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes after the last addition.
Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan. Tip and roll cake pan to move the cake up the sides a bit.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand 10-15 minutes in the pan (no more). Invert the cake onto a baking rack or cake plate to cool completely.
Frosting: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Spread frosting on cake.