general robert e. lee cake

Directions

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   General Robert E

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   Lee Cake 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 8 eggs, separated 2 cups granulated suga

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   Sift together flour, cream of tartar and baking powder four times

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   Beat egg yolks with a rotary or electric beater until very thick, light and creamy

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   Add the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, and continue beating until mixture is smooth and pale yellow

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   This is a sponge cake, essentially, so thorough beating is imperative.) Stir in lemon rind and lemon juice

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   Beat egg whites and salt until egg whites stand in peaks

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   Fold into egg yolk mixture alternately with the flour until well mixed