Easter Layer Cake

Name: Easter Layer Cake
Ingredients: 1 tsp. lemon juice; 2 tblsp. orange juice or water; 1 c. sifted cake flour; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 egg yolks; 5 egg whites; ⅛ tsp. cream of tartar; ¼ tsp. salt

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook

By Nell B. Nichols

Published 1972

About

This cake is between a sponge and angel food; it’s a cheerful yellow. You cut unfrosted layers in wedges and pass an elegant sauce

Ingredients

5 egg whites
⅛ tsp. cream of tartar
¼ tsp. salt

Cake
Vegetarian

Method

Place egg whites, cream of tartar, salt and vanilla in mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer or hand beater until mixture is just stiff enough to hold glossy peaks (less beating than for angel foods).
Add ½ c. sugar, a little at a time, folding in well after each addition.
In separate bowl, beat egg yolks with orange and lemon juice. Beat in remaining ½