'Cake-mix-easy'! Somewhat lighter in texture than pound cake, yet not as light as chiffon cake, Gem cake is absolutely scrumptious. Alone, it literally melts in your mouth. It can be paired with any number of fillings (like lemon curd, whipped cream, or chocolate frosting) to make it even more fabulous.

Gem Cake

1 (18.5-ounce) package butter recipe golden cake mix
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs

1. Do not preheat oven. Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, sugar, sifted flour, sour cream, and oil. Add the eggs and mix on low speed for 1 minute. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Set the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan.

Makes 18 servings.