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lemon chiffon cake

Recipe by
Teresa Malkemus
Bloomington, IN

Bright refreshing lemon flavor. Great summertime cake.

cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lemon chiffon cake

  • 2¼ c
    cake flour
  • 1½ c
    sugar
  • 3 tsp
    baking powder
  • ½ c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 5
    egg yolks
  • ¾ c
    cold water
  • 2 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1 c
    egg whites (7 or 8)
  • ½ tsp
    cream of tartar

How To Make lemon chiffon cake

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°.
  • 2
    Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • 3
    Make a well and add in order oil, egg yolks, water, lemon peel, and vanilla. Beat with a spoon until smooth.
  • 4
    Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • 5
    Pour egg yolk mixture gradually over beaten egg white gently folding with a rubber spatula just until blended.
  • 6
    Pour into an ungreased tube pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until the top springs back. Cool completely and top with Lemon Glaze.

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