Lemon Chiffon Cake

"When I saw this recipe it reminded me of my early school days! Lemon Chiffon Cake was a favorite at school. This is from Linda Larsen,Your Guide to Busy Cooks, on About.com. "This beautiful cake is a real showstopper. Buy the best quality lemon curd you can find, since it´s such an important part of this cake. The lemon sponge cake would also be wonderful served on its own, perhaps with some crushed strawberries on the side.""
 
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Ready In:
1hr 25mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
16
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ingredients

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directions

  • PREPARATION:

  • Preheat oven to 325º F.
  • In large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar and salt.
  • Beat until soft peaks form, then add 1/2 cup of the sugar, beating until stiff. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat egg yolks until light, thick & lemon colored, about 3 minutes.
  • Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Add flour and lemon juice and mix.
  • Fold beaten egg whites into yolk mixture.
  • Pour into ungreased 10" tube pan; bake at 325º, 40-50 min until top springs back.
  • Invert cake and cool completely. Remove from pan.
  • Beat cream until slightly thickened.
  • Add 1/2 cup lemon curd and beat another 30 seconds until thick.
  • Refrigerate until you assemble the cake.
  • Assembly:

  • Slice cooled cake horizontally to make 3 layers.
  • Place 1 layer on serving plate and spread with 1/2 of the lemon curd.
  • Place second layer on top and spread with more lemon curd.
  • Place top layer on and frost top and sides with whipped cream frosting.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before cutting.
  • NOTE:

  • You could actually make this using other flavorings and/or fillings.
  • You could even tint the cake any color you like, such as - green for St. Paddy's Day!

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