Lemon Chiffon Cake

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

This was the grand prize winner in Taste Of Home Magazine, submitted by Trish Kammers who claims this works with oranges as well --- I made this cake and was more than pleased with the results, I think you will be too, I added in the zest from 1 whole lemon and also subbed 1 teaspoon lemon extract for the vanilla --- servings is only estimated :)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 7 eggs, separated
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

LEMON FROSTING

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1 dash salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions:

1. Set oven to 325 degrees F. (lowest oven rack).
2. Prepare an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
3. Let the eggs stand out at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
5. In another bowl whisk the egg yolks with water, oil, lemon peel and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients and beat until well blended.
6. In another large mixing bowl beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into the batter.
7. Gently spoon into prepared tube pan, then cut through batter with a knife to remove the air pockets.
8. Bake on lowest oven rack for 50-55 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched.
9. Immediately invert the pan.
10. Cool completely (about 1 hour).
11. Run a knife around the side and center tube of the pan.
12. Remove cake to a serving plate.
13. In a small bowl combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth.
14. Spread over top of the cake.

Reviews

[Chef #1020014]

This appeared to be the least complicated of the many lemon chiffon cake recipes on this site - that's why I tried it. It worked well and was not difficult. It turned out great, although just a tiny bit dry.