Daffodil Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.
I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and tasty, and lends itself beautifully to decorating. I often place a small arrangement of fresh flowers in the center.
Ingredients
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6 large egg whites
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/2 cup cake flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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YELLOW CAKE:
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6 large egg yolks
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2 tablespoons warm water
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1/2 cup cake flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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FROSTING:
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1/2 cup sugar
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4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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Pinch salt
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1 cup pineapple juice
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1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
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1.
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg white mixture. Set aside.
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2.
In another large bowl, beat egg yolks and water until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg yolk mixture. Beat in vanilla.
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3.
Alternately spoon yellow batter and white batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert pan; cool completely.
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4.
For frosting, combine the sugar, flour and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in pineapple juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Fold in whipped topping.
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5.
Remove cake from pan to a serving plate. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 255 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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