CHIFFON CAKE 
1 c. egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
5 egg yolks
1/2 c. Crisco oil
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. cold water

Have all ingredients at room temperature.

In a large bowl beat egg whites and cream of tartar until it comes to a peak.

In another bowl combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Add 5 egg yolks, Crisco oil, vanilla and cold water. Beat all together. Fold in egg whites.

Pour into ungreased tube pan. Bake for 55 minutes at 325 degrees, then 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees. Hang pan on a bottle to cool.

FROSTING:

2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/3 c. Crisco
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Spread on cooled cake.

 

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