Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks (from extra large eggs)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup room temperature diet 7-Up or diet Sprite (do not allow the soda to get flat or can use water)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons grated lemon or orange zest
- 6 egg whites, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Set oven rack to second-lowest position. Prepare an ungreased tube pan with removable sides.
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Step 2: Sift together the flour with baking powder and salt.
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Step 3: In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored (this is important the egg yolks must be thick, the beating time should take about 5 minutes or more depending if you are using a hand mixer or a heavy duty stand mixer). Add in sugar, vanilla and lemon juice; beat until thoroughly blended and no sugar granules remain (about 5 minutes).
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Step 4: Add in sifted flour mixture alternately with the 7-Up or water; beat until just blended.
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Step 5: In a large stainless steel or copper bowl beat room temperature egg whites with cream of tartar until quite stiff; gently fold into the flour mixture.
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Step 6: Transfer to the ungreased tube pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Immediately turn the pan upside down and cool completely before removing.
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