vermont surprise cake

How To Make vermont surprise cake

• 1

  Sift together flour and 1/4 c of sugar. Beat egg yolks and lemon zest together until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add the lemon juice and water to egg yolks. Beat until thick and light.
• 2

  In another bowl beat the egg whites and salt until foamy. Sprinkle cream of tartar. Beat until soft peaks form.
• 3

  Add the 3/4 c sugar in 3 additions. Make sure to beat well after each addition. Fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
• 4

  Sift in 1/4 c of the flour into the egg mixture. Fold lightly. Continue folding in flour by 1/4 c until finished.
• 5

  Scrape batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Remove from oven and invert pan. Let stand for 1 hour.
• 6

  Remove the cake from the pan and cut the cake crosswise through the center to make 2 rings.
• 7

  Pour 1/4 c of the maple syrup over 1 of the layers. Cover that layer with sliced strawberries. Place the second layer over the strawberries and pour that layer with remaining syrup.
• 8

  Frost the cake with whipped cream.
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