Lemon Chiffon Cake

Method:

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar.

3. 3

   Add oil, egg yolks, water and lemon rind. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, and beat until very stiff and shiny peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Turn batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Invert cake and cool completely in pan. When cool, loosen edges and shake pan to remove cake.

6. 6

   To Make Filling: Beat cream to stiff peaks. Fold in lemon filling. Chill until stiff.

7. 7

   To Assemble Cake: Slice cake horizontally into 3 equal layers. Fill layers with 1/3 cup of filling.

8. 8

   Spread remaining filling on top layer. Decorate with lemon slices.

Adapted from Allrecipes