This Old-fashioned Daffodil Cake is a fun, cheerful lemon flavored spring cake with a light and airy texture, featuring a simple lemon glaze. This cake has no artificial color and the yellow hue comes naturally from the separation of the egg whites and egg yolks. It's also low- fat, WW friendly and is perfect for Easter Dessert or any spring or summer celebration!
Provided by Adapted from: Daffodil Cake WW Magazine, pg. 140 April 2006
Time 3h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set a tube pan nearby. * do NOT grease the pan (this type of cake does not need a greased pan)Sift the cake flour and 1/4 cup of the white granulated sugar into a small bowl.
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites into a large bowl until foamy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add the cream of tartar, vanilla and salt. Increase the speed to medium- high and beat just until soft peaks form (about 45 seconds to 1 minute).
- Beat in the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time
- Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Sift one quarter of the flour mixture over the egg-white mixture and, with a large rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture just until blended. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture, one quarter at a time until just until fully blended (but don't overmix)
- Split the egg white batter into two bowls.
- With the mixer on high speed, beat the egg yolks in a small bowl until thick, about 5 minutes. *Should be the consistency of very thick fluffy gravy
- Fold in 1 tbsp of the lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of the lemon zest.
- Add one bowl of egg white batter to the bottom of the pan.
- Add egg yolk mixture on top of the first layer of egg white batter.
- Then add the second bowl of egg white batter over top of the egg yolk batter.
- Gently run a thin-bladed knife through the batters to marbelize, lifting the knife up a each time and swirling it around once. You don't want to much marblizing in this cake.
- Immediately place in the oven and bake until the cake springs back when touched lightly, 35-40 minutes. It will be lightly browned on top.
- Invert onto a bottleneck or inverted meatl funnel and cool completely, 2-3 hours. If you angel food cake pan/tube pan has feet (as you see mine does) simply turn it over and allow it to cool for 2 hours.
- To loosen the cake, run a spatula around the sides of the pan and around the centre tube. Unmold the cake onto a serving plate.
- To make the glaze: whisk together the confectioners sugar and, 2-3 tbsp of lemon juice and the remainaing 1 tsp of lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
- Add enough of the remaining lemon juice to make a thick glaze. so you are able to spread and it run down the side of the cake, but does not run to much.
- Spread the glaze evnely over the top of the ake Let the cake stand until glaze is set (boute 30 mintues) *pop it into the fridge or freezer to get it to set faster
- Garnish with sprinkles, or edible flowers.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 99 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 40 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
NATHALEE DUPREE'S DAFFODIL CAKE
I love this cake. It is delicate and beautiful and yummy too! Nathalee DuPree is one of my top three favorite TV cooks (right after Julia Child and Ina Garten). Your stand mixer makes this cake easier than it looks. If you make it please post a picture if you can!
Provided by Secret Agent
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bake at 375.
- Sift the flour and 3/4°C of the sugar together three times.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 Cup sugar and continue to beat until very stiff peaks form.
- Sift about 1/4 of the flour mixture over the egg whites, gently folding. Repeat with remaining flour mixture, 1/4 at a time.
- Fold in vanilla. Remove one-third of the batter and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks, 2 T. flour and 2 T. sugar until thick and pale yellow. Stir in the lemon peel.
- Fold about 1/2 Cup of the reserved batter mixture into eggs to lighten them, then gently fold egg yolk mixture into reserved batter.
- Spoon white and yellow batters alternately into an ungreased tube pan. Run knife gently through batter to eliminate air pockets and to swirl the batters.
- Bake in lower third of oven for 35 - 40 minutes Invert pan to cool. When cool, remove from pan and spoon warm glaze over top or serve sauce on the side.
- Glaze: Cook sugar, cornstarch and water over medium heat till smooth and thickened. Add lemon peel, juice and butter and heat till warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 81.2, Sodium 118.3, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 40.1, Protein 6.2
LEMON SCENTED DAFFODIL CAKE
this Recipe now happens to be in my personal collection I received this recipe from a friend at church she said she got it from a back yard Rummage sale and the lady who was getting rid of it found it in a Nov. 20th 1999 st. Louis Post dispatch newspaper The short of it, it's mine now and I can't wait for you all to try it. Oh...
Provided by Kathryn Louis
Categories Cakes
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. To Prepare Cake: Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 min. in a very large mixing bowl.
- 2. Meanwhile sift together cake flour and 3/4 cup sugar; repeat twice. Set aside. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 3. Add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites. Beat with electric mixer on medium to high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl).
- 4. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form (tips Stand straight). sift 1/4 cup cup of the flour mixture over white mixture; fold in gently.
- 5. Repeat with remaining flour mixture using 1/4 of the flour mixture, using 1/4 of the flour mixture each time. Transfer half of the batter to another bowl.
- 6. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 6 minutes or thick and lemon colored. Fold in lemon zest.
- 7. Gently fold into half of the egg white mixture. Alternately spoon yellow batter and white batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, swirl metal spatula through batters to marble.
- 8. Bake on the lowest oven rack for 40-45 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert cake in pan; let cool completely. Loosen sides of cake from pan; remove pan place cake upside down on plate.
- 9. To prepare frosting: Beat butter with an electric mixer till light. Beat in powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, adding additional lemon juice if necessary to achieve spreading consistency. Frost Cake. To garnish sprinkle top with lemon zest . Final note Recipe doesn't specifically say how long it take to put together I just did an about figure.
DAFFODIL CAKE
Much like its namesake flower, the daffodil cake is a cheerful sign that warmer days are ahead. Here's how it works: half of the batter is ethereal angel food; the other half is enriched with egg yolks and the zest and juice of an orange and a lemon. After layering both in a tube pan and baking, you pour the tart, citrusy glaze on top to create a dessert that will rouse your taste buds-and brighten any gathering.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Time 55m
Yield 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt through a coarse-mesh sieve onto a piece of parchment. Beat yolks and 1/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until doubled in volume, 3 minutes. Beat in both zests and juices.
- In a clean bowl with clean whisks, beat egg whites on high speed until foamy. Beat in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar; beat to stiff peaks. Transfer to a large, wide bowl. Sift one-third of flour mixture over top; gently but thoroughly fold in. Repeat twice more with remaining flour mixture.
- Fold half of egg-white mixture into yolk mixture; dollop into an ungreased 10-inch angel-food-cake pan. Top with remaining egg-white mixture. Run a knife through to release air bubbles. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Invert pan onto its legs (or rest on the neck of a wine bottle); let cool 1 hour. Run a knife around inside of pan and tube to release cake and unmold, then use it to release cake from pan bottom; remove.
- For the Glaze: Whisk together all ingredients to create a thick but pourable glaze. If too thick, whisk in more lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time; if too thin, more confectioners' sugar. Place cake on a cake stand and pour glaze over top, letting it drip down sides. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes; decorate with flowers.
DAFFODIL CAKE
I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and tasty, and lends itself beautifully to decorating. I often place a small arrangement of fresh flowers in the center.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg white mixture. Set aside., In another large bowl, beat egg yolks and water until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg yolk mixture. Beat in vanilla. , Alternately spoon yellow batter and white batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert pan; cool completely., For frosting, combine the sugar, flour and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in pineapple juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Fold in whipped topping. , Remove cake from pan to a serving plate. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
DAFFODIL CAKE (LEMON CAKE SUPREME)
This recipe came from my grandma. At some point, I got into the habit of making it each spring to celebrate the first blooming daffodils - something worth celebrating, to my mind, after long snowy winters. And this light, creamy, lemony, slightly tropical concoction always seemed the perfect harbinger of spring.
Provided by ctrmom
Categories Dessert
Time 42m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake a Lemon Cake mix (Betty Crocker) according to package directions. Use a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
- Ten minutes after removing from the oven, poke holes all over the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour crushed pineapple with juice over the cake in the pan.
- Fold 1 package lemon instant pudding into 1 1/2 cups milk.
- Fold this into 1 small carton Cool Whip.
- Spread over cake.
- Top with coconut! (optional).
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