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It was only mildly lemony.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeRadio"},"reviewBody":"These are absolutely delicious. I did add a 1\/2 teaspoon of pure lemon extract to the frosting for more lemon flavor because we really like lemon. Easy to make and a big hit with everyone.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBucket"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was delicious!  However, I didn't have any real lemon, so I used 1 t. dried lemon peel and 2 t. lemon extract in the icing.  It was perfect!  I didn't quite use all the icing on the cake but kept some in a small ziplock in the refrigerator to use on cookies later.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleChilli"},"reviewBody":"I made this desert for Easter as directed but I took the advice in the reviews to use lemon extract in the iceing. No one liked it and they love lemon desserts. The lemon extract is too strong.   I am trying to get used to it. I does leave a refreshing taste in your mouth.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"beth1663"},"reviewBody":"Awesome! Very tasty!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely delicious!   Used sweetened coconut and baked it 25 minutes in a 9 X 13 glass dish.  In the future, I will use lemon extract instead of vanilla.    After I sprinkled on the lemon zest, I just lightly swirled it into the frosting, so no one got a mouth full of zest.   Had a hard time finding the lemon pie filling.   Ended up with Duncan Hines\/Comstock Original Lemon Creme pie filling that I found in Winn Dixie, which I will buy again.   It had a very nice lemony taste.  This recipe is a keeper, per my husband.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBandAid"},"reviewBody":"I haven't made it yet but I'm very happy to have found this recipe.  This is in response to Lesa:  The recipe is correct as published.  You can also make it using a can of pineapple.  NO LIQUIDS are added just the can of pudding.  When I make the cake using a can of pineapple I don't even frost it.    I can't wait to try this and as soon as I get the lemon pudding I am going to make it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenTurtle"},"reviewBody":"Anyone have a substitute for using Coconut?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCloud"},"reviewBody":"I left out the coconut. Really good ??.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeScooter"},"reviewBody":"I thought these lemon angel cake bars were really good! Actually I had it for dinner last night, and brunch today. I probably won't eat real food until it's gone! This is the best frosting I have ever eaten. I am going to start using it on all my cakes now. next time I would add a little lemon extract to the cake because I did not think it tasted very lemony. I also added lemon extract to the frosting instead of the vanilla. Mmm Mmmm Good!  Paul,  This is angel food cake. It doesn't take all those things. Mine looked just like the picture. I use Betty Crocker angel food cake mix, with confetti. This cake if baked on its own only has to use water.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCandy"},"reviewBody":"Lesa- The can of lemon pie filling is the liquid.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFlask"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely wonderful......sooooo very asy.   so far everyone wants the recipe.....don't have to change  thing!!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleFlame"},"reviewBody":"I didn't have angel so I used yellow cake mix. Probably not a good idea but I've been wanting to make this for some time now. It had a nice mild lemon flavor but was dense and sticky. The frosting was amazing. Was it the cake mix that made it dense and sticky? I didn't deviate from the directions other than the cake mix.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedWheel"},"reviewBody":"This made a lot! I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I could tolerate it in this recipe. The lemon taste and frosting are great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldChefHat"},"reviewBody":"Frankie Oh !0  Not a bad lemon bar cake- a little sweet and the cake part seemed dense will probably make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanSailboat"},"reviewBody":"These are the BEST! I also used sweetened coconut and these were really good. Will definitely make and make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenApple"},"reviewBody":"Haven' made it yet..........but sounds amazing! Love Lemon recipes. wanted to ask first ....do you just add the cake mix with other ingredients or make the cake mix according to directions along with the other ingredients? 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