"My mouth waters just thinking about this sweet, airy cake and its icing laced with the tang of lemon." says Wendy Littman in Bradenton, Florida. "It was my mom's signature cake."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil, lemon zest and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended. In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. , Gently spoon into an ungreased 7-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, milk and lemon juice until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Run a knife around side and center tube of cake pan. Remove cake to a serving plate; frost. Store in the refrigerator.
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Manuel Moreno
m-manuel99@yahoo.comThis cake is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.
Mayura Mihiran
mmayura@gmail.comThe lemon flavor in this cake is perfect. It's not too tart and not too sweet.
Azizur Rahman
a.rahman@hotmail.comI love the texture of this cake. It's so light and airy.
Patricia Mobley
mobley28@yahoo.comThis is the best lemon chiffon cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.
serugo rogerz loverman
r-serugo@hotmail.frThis cake is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
ruh voice
v@gmail.comI've never made a chiffon cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It's a light and fluffy cake with a delicious lemon flavor.
Lucaz GAMING
g17@gmail.comI made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture, and the lemon flavor was perfect.
Abrar King 47
47.a44@gmail.comThis cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is divine.
Tee Grixby
t_grixby76@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about making a chiffon cake, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.
Rittik Biswas
rittik3@hotmail.comThis cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright lemon flavor.
Murungi Rinah
m-r@hotmail.comI've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for any occasion.
Bishnu Pakhrin
p47@gmail.comThis lemon chiffon cake was a delight to make and even better to eat! The texture was light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfectly balanced.