Lemon Daffodil Cake Recipe

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You're sure to impress dinner guests when you present this eye-catching sponge cake. A light lemon filling and frosting make it a perfect springtime dessert.—Eunice Richardson, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

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Lemon Daffodil Cake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

30 50 80

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups egg whites (about 9)
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
LEMON FILLING:
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup cold water, divided
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 egg yolks, beaten
1/3 cup butter
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Directions

Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in flour, 1/4 cup at a time. Divide mixture in half. Fold vanilla into one portion; set aside. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Stir in almond extract. Fold in unflavored egg white batter.
Alternately spoon batters into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Gently cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake on the lowest rack at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely.
For filling, soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and lemon peel. Gently stir in lemon juice and softened gelatin until gelatin is dissolved.
Cool room temperature without stirring. Fold in whipped cream. Refrigerate until mixture achieves spreading consistency, about 40-50 minutes.
Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake; split into two horizontal layers. Spread filling between layers and over top of cake. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 slice equals 334 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 169 mg cholesterol, 202 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Daffodil Cake in Complete Guide to Baking , p128

Unmolding Gelatin Cake

When I have trouble unmolding my favorite gelatin cake, I turn it over onto a serving platter and drape the mold with a hot damp towel for a minute. This loosens the gelatin and it comes right out. —Alice Debus, Colville, Washington