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"This moist, airy cake was my dad's favorite. My mom revamped the original recipe to include lemons. I'm not much of a baker, so I don't make it very often. But it is well worth the efffort." —Trisha Kammers, Clarkston, Washington
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Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 345 calories, 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 288 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Lemon Chiffon Cake in Taste of Home April/May 2008, p37
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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2013 by tiachic
This was one of the best cakes I've ever made. It was light and fluffy and the lemon flavour was incredible.
Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2013 by megan3171
Very lemony, very yummy.
Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2013 by cathy-the-baker
Just like a cake my mom made when I was a kid. Love it!
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2012 by Michele.Y
I've always been a successful chiffon cake baker but I thought I'd try a new recipe instead of what I do regularly. This recipe didn't turn out for me. It was very dense for a chiffon cake. I also used the juice of 4 lemons to get the lemony taste that I like.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2012 by tfb1108
Chiffon cakes have been a staple in our family since several members discovered an allergy to milk proteins so we have to avoid all things dairy. This recipe is wonderful, even without the glaze. It baked up beautifully. The lemon flavor is not overwhelming so it can easily be served without concerns. However, as I am a lover of lemon, I will take the suggestions of over reviewers and substitute lemon juice for some, if not all of the water. Enjoy!
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2012 by LMG247
This recipe has been in my Boyfriend's Family for years! It varies slightly from the recipe that I have, but it still tastes the same! I add shredded coconut around all sides of the cake once the frosting is on. It's a big hit!
Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2012 by tnbshepperd
made this for my (and my daughter) birthday last night and my family LOVED it! The cake is very fluffy and light. It is light in flavor, but not bland. The majority of the lemon flavor comes from the frosting which is PLENTY sweet and tart!I would absolutely make this again. We had no problems with it at all.
made this for my (and my daughter) birthday last night and my family LOVED it! The cake is very fluffy and light. It is light in flavor, but not bland. The majority of the lemon flavor comes from the frosting which is PLENTY sweet and tart!
I would absolutely make this again. We had no problems with it at all.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2012 by Tracey1967
I have made this cake twice with the same disappointing result. The taste is fine, but both times it was very undercooked. It did spring back when I tested it, but both times the cake fell out of the pan while inverted. I followed the recipe. I am an experienced baker. This cake recipe just does not produce a good result. I will find another next time.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by shecooksalot
I didn't really like the taste of this cake. I was expecting a much different, I guess more lemony flavor. I agree with the other reviewers who said it tasted a bit bland.However, it did bake up really nice and I was rather impressed with how beautiful it looked. I just wish the taste was different.
I didn't really like the taste of this cake. I was expecting a much different, I guess more lemony flavor. I agree with the other reviewers who said it tasted a bit bland.
However, it did bake up really nice and I was rather impressed with how beautiful it looked. I just wish the taste was different.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by Ryled1
If you love lemons, then this is the cake for you. If your not a big fan, then you might not like the cake. I love all things lemon. I substituted 2 parts lemon juice or 1/2 cup then added in 1/4cup of water, for cake recipe. Some reviewers said cake was too bland. It tasted great w/lemon juice added in. I wIll try 3 parts lemon jc, next time instead of water. I also used a reg 9x13 pan bc I dont have tube pan. Still came out nice, just more dense, bc chiffon couldnt climb sides of pan. Still very nice cake. Love this cake recipe! My sis wanted it too after tasting it.
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