(This recipe was used by my grandmother Mrs. S. J. Elliott, Sr, and my mother Mrs. C. E. McDaniel; both are deceased.)

This recipe has been tripled to ice 10 layer cake, or the 5 thicker ones.

2 sticks butter
3 c. sugar
1/2 c. self-rising flour
Juice of 4 lemons (add a little water)
4 eggs
4 egg yolks
(I grate the rind of 2 lemons for extra flavor)

Mix all ingredients together. Cook slowly on low to medium heat. Stir continuously while cooking to avoid lumping. When mixture thickens, remove from heat. Cool until almost cold before spreading on cake layers. Be sure mixture is thick before beginning to spread.