Daffodil Cake: The Best Light and Fluffy Springtime Delight
A delightful and airy Daffodil Cake that’s perfect for spring celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup water
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 5 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the water, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add lemon zest to the batter.
- Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg