Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipe

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Lemon Chiffon Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 529.29 Kcal (2216 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.91g 26%
Cholesterol 108.9mg 36%
Sodium 246.83mg 10%
Potassium 215.88mg 5%
Total Carbs 91.55g 31%
Sugars 72.96g 292%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 3%
Protein 5.51g 11%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 331.37 Kcal (1387 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.59g 26%
Cholesterol 68.18mg 36%
Sodium 154.53mg 10%
Potassium 135.15mg 5%
Total Carbs 57.32g 31%
Sugars 45.68g 292%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 3%
Protein 3.45g 11%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 48.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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