Lemon Chiffon Cake With Lemon Icing Recipe
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 1 c. Plus
- 2 Tbsp. Sifted cake flour
- 3/4 c. Sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 c. Salad oil
- 2 x Egg yolks
- 1/4 c. Plus
- 2 Tbsp. Cool water
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 tsp Grated lemon peel
- 4 x Egg whites
- 1/4 tsp Cream of tartar
- 3/4 c. Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 1 dsh Salt
- 1 x Slightly beaten egg yolk
- 3/4 c. Water
- 3 Tbsp. Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Grated lemon peel
- 1 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 c. Powdered sugar
- 1 lrg Lemon, juice of
Directions
- NOTE: double cake ingredients for a two-layer cake.
- Sift flour, sugar, baking pwdr, and salt into mixing bowl; make well in dry ingredients. In this order, add in: salad oil, egg yolks, water, vanilla, and grated lemon peel. Beat till satin smooth. Combine egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat till VERY STIFF PEAKS form. Pour egg-yolk batter in thin stream over entire surface of egg whites, gently cutting and folding just till blended. Bake in ungreased 8 x 8 x 2 or possibly 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan in moderate oven (350 deg. F.) 30 to 35 min.
- For a 2-layer cake, use the following for filling: Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt; add in egg yolk, water, and lemon juice; cook in double boiler till thick, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and fold in lemon peel and butter. Cover surface of pudding with plastic wrap and chill till chilled through. Spread between layers of lemon chiffon cake and drizzle top with glaze. Keep leftovers in fridge.
- Glaze: Combine 1 C. powdered sugar and the juice of one large lemon in a microwave container. Microwave 1 1/2 min on high. Allow to stand 3-4 min.
- Pour glaze over cake while the cake is still warm from the oven. (If using just the glaze, cake need not be refrigerated.)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 91g | |
| Recipe makes 9 servings | |
| Calories 263 | |
| Calories from Fat 65 | 25% |
| Total Fat 7.32g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.83g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 367mg | 15% |
| Potassium 30mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 50.65g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 46.65g | 31% |
| Protein 0.24g | 0% |
