Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipe

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Lemon Chiffon Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups lemon curd

Directions:

  1. PREPARATION:.
  2. Preheat oven to 325º F.
  3. In large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar and salt.
  4. Beat until soft peaks form, then add 1/2 cup of the sugar, beating until stiff. Set aside.
  5. In small bowl, beat egg yolks until light, thick & lemon colored, about 3 minutes.
  6. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar.
  7. Add flour and lemon juice and mix.
  8. Fold beaten egg whites into yolk mixture.
  9. Pour into ungreased 10 tube pan; bake at 325º, 40-50 min until top springs back.
  10. Invert cake and cool completely. Remove from pan.
  11. Beat cream until slightly thickened.
  12. Add 1/2 cup lemon curd and beat another 30 seconds until thick.
  13. Refrigerate until you assemble the cake.
  14. Assembly:.
  15. Slice cooled cake horizontally to make 3 layers.
  16. Place 1 layer on serving plate and spread with 1/2 of the lemon curd.
  17. Place second layer on top and spread with more lemon curd.
  18. Place top layer on and frost top and sides with whipped cream frosting.
  19. Chill at least 1 hour before cutting.
  20. NOTE:.
  21. You could actually make this using other flavorings and/or fillings.
  22. You could even tint the cake any color you like, such as - green for St. Paddy's Day!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 177.51 Kcal (743 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.5g 13%
Cholesterol 88.26mg 29%
Sodium 305.49mg 13%
Potassium 159.19mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.48g 7%
Sugars 8.46g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 7%
Protein 6.07g 12%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 27%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 57.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.3 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.1g 13%
Cholesterol 84.18mg 29%
Sodium 291.36mg 13%
Potassium 151.83mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.53g 7%
Sugars 8.07g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 7%
Protein 5.78g 12%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 27%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 54.6mg 6%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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