Cholesterol-Free Lemon Chiffon Cake
- 5 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 2 Tbsp. sifted powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 c. sifted cake flour (5 1/4 oz.)
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. vegetable oil or corn oil
- grated rind of 2 lemons
- 1/2 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- In a large bowl using electric mixer, whip egg whites with powdered sugar until fluffy, but not dry.
- Set whites aside.
- In another bowl, sift flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Scoop out a well in the center of the flour and add oil, lemon rind and juice.
- With medium speed on mixer, beat until well blended and smooth.
- Fold the batter into the whites.
- Spread solid shortening on bottom and sides of 9-inch tube pan and dust with flour.
- Pour batter into pan and bake in a 350u0b0 oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
- (Should spring back to touch.)
- Cool cake right side up in pan for 5 minutes. Invert onto wire rack and lift off the pan.
- Cool completely and ice, if desired.
egg whites, powdered sugar, cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, lemons, fresh squeezed lemon juice
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1012402 (may not work)