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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Grease 3- 12 inch cake pans, set aside.
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In an electric mixing bowl with a wire whip attachment, add 1 Egg Yolk& 2 Whole Eggs.
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Add, one ingredient at a time: Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder and Cake Flour.
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Whip until smooth and appearance is light and yellow.
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Add Oil.
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Continue to mix 1 minute until fully incorporated.
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In a separate clean, dry bowl, with wire whip, add Egg Whites.
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Whip until stiff, but not dry peaks.
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In a separate bowl, combine Granulated Sugar and Cream of Tartar Add to egg whites and mix quickly.
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Remove egg white mixture to a large, dry mixing bowl.
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Incorporate the first mix a little at a time by folding in and mixing by hand.
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Be careful not to overmix (note:For a lemon flavored cake you can add 2 teaspoons lemon extract).
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Spoon finished mixture into cake pans, spreading evenly.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
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Cooking time may vary according to equipment and environment.
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If using an alternate size pan, the heat should be adjusted.
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The deeper and wider your cake pan, the lower you should have the heat.
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Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into cake, when it comes out clean, cake is done.
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Cool cakes on rack before removing from pans.
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Fill layers with desired filling and frost with lots of whiped cream.
