Simply Cake recipes

This chiffon cake is made with beaten egg whites, vanilla, and lemon peel for flavoring.

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 5 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
• 1 cup egg whites (about 8 to 10)
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Preparation:

Into a mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in center. To the well, add oil, egg yolks, water, vanilla, and lemon peel. Beat until smooth and creamy. Combine egg whites with cream of tartar; beat to very stiff peaks. Pour egg yolk batter in a thin stream over entire surface of beaten egg whites, carefully cutting and folding just to blend. Bake in an ungreased 10-inch tube pan at 325° for 55 minutes. Increase heat to 350° and cook 10 minutes longer. Invert pan; cool. Frost with Seven Minutes Frosting,Fluffy Frosting, or your favorite.