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Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2¼ cups cake flour
1½ cups sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
½ cup cooking oil
5 unbeaten egg yolks
¾ cup cold water
1 tsp lemon extract
1 cup egg whites (7-8)
½ tsp. cream of tartar

Frosting;
⅓ cup butter
3 T. milk
2 T. lemon juice
1 lb. powdered sugar
Directions:
Directions:
1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center and add cooking oil, egg yolks, water, and lemon extract.

2. In large mixing bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar. Whip on high until whites form very stiff peaks,(do not under beat)

3. gently pour egg yolk mixture over whipped egg whites folding in until blended well. Pour into ungreased tube pan. Bake at 325º for 55 minutes. immediately turn pan upside down, placing tube part over funnel or bottle. Let hang until cool.

Frosting: Cream butter; blend in milk, juice and salt. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and beat well. I use hot water instead of the milk, add 2 tsp. grated lemon rind and spoon it over top of cake letting it drizzle down sides.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I found this cake in a church cookbook and it has become a favorite.

 

 

 

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