"Remember Mom's heavenly angel food cake? Ours has the same ethereal texture but with a bright burst of lemon flavor, thanks to fresh juice and zest. Fluffy citrus cream frosting and pretty candied lemon "daffodils" make it even more memorable...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup sifted cake flour, (not self-rising)
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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12 large egg whites
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2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cups sugar
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2 cups water
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6 lemons
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cake flour (not self-rising)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
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1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest