Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipe
Ingredients
| Cake flour | 2 1⁄4 Cup (36 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Baking powder | 3 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cooking oil | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Egg yolks | 6 | |
| Cold water | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Lemon peel | 1 Teaspoon, grated | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Egg whites | 6 | |
| Cream of tartar | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4527 Calories from Fat 1391
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 156 g240.3%
Saturated Fat 26.6 g132.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1110.5 mg370.2%
Sodium 5401.1 mg225%
Total Carbohydrates 591 g197%
Dietary Fiber 35.5 g141.8%
Sugars 310.2 g
Protein 202 g404%
Vitamin A 26.1% Vitamin C 22.2%
Calcium 157.8% Iron 25.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Make a well in the center and add the oil, egg yolks, water, and lemon peel and juice.
Beat until smooth; set aside.
Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy.
Add the 1/2 cup sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks are formed.
Slowly pour egg yolk mixture over entire surface of meringue.
Carefully fold together until just blended.
Gently pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tubed pan, turning pan as you pour.
Bake at 325°F 55 minutes; increase temperature to 350°F and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until cake tests done.
Immediately invert pan; cool cake completely.
Frost cake with tinted butter frosting.
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