Daffodil Cake

I was looking for some Greek Easter recipes to share for any springtime celebrations, but then I stumbled upon this recipe!  What a great thing to try for the Spring Equinox this coming weekend. 

Daffodil Cake (Easter Dinner Cake)


Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup sifted cake flour
6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar white part:
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sifted cake flour
6 egg yolks
1 tablespoon cold water powdered sugar


Sift 1/2 cup cake flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar
together three times. Beat egg whites till frothy; add
cream of tartar, vanilla, and salt. Beat till soft
peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup granulated
sugar. Sift a fourth of the flour mixture at a time
over top; fold in.

Yellow part: Sift 3/4 cup cake flour and baking powder
together three times. Beat yolks with juice and water
until thick, 5 to 7 minutes; gradually beat in 1/2 cup
granulated sugar. Sift a fourth of the flour mixture
at a time over top; fold in.

Alternately spoon yellow and white mixtures into an
ungreased 9- or 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 375 degrees
F for 35 to 40 minutes. Invert and cool. Dust cake
with powdered sugar.