Nathalee Dupree'S Daffodil Cake Recipe

Name: Nathalee Dupree'S Daffodil Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cake flour; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 3/4 cups egg whites (12 to 14 large eggs); 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 5 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons cake flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest (or lime); Glaze; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon zest (or lime); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or lime); 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups cake flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups egg whites (12 to 14 large eggs)
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
5 egg yolks
2 tablespoons cake flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest (or lime)
Glaze
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon zest (or lime)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (or lime)
1 tablespoon butter

1
Bake at 375.
2
Sift the flour and 3/4u00b0C of the sugar together three times.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 Cup sugar and continue to beat until very stiff peaks form.
4
Sift about 1/4 of the flour mixture over the egg whites, gently folding. Repeat with remaining flour mixture, 1/4 at a time.
5
Fold in vanilla. Remove one-third of the batter and set aside.
6
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks, 2 T. flour and 2 T. sugar until thick and pale yellow. Stir in the lemon peel.
7
Fold about 1/2 Cup of the reserved batter mixture into eggs to lighten them, then gently fold egg yolk mixture into reserved batter.
8
Spoon white and yellow batters alternately into an ungreased tube pan. Run knife gently through batter to eliminate air pockets and to swirl the batters.
9
Bake in lower third of oven for 35 - 40 minutes Invert pan to cool. When cool, remove from pan and spoon warm glaze over top or serve sauce on the side.
10
Glaze: Cook sugar, cornstarch and water over medium heat till smooth and thickened. Add lemon peel, juice and butter and heat till warm.

1028

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups cake flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 1 3/4 cups egg whites (12 to 14 large eggs), 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar, and more.

Yes, Nathalee Dupree'S Daffodil Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nathalee Dupree'S Daffodil Cake

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