Fluffy Lemon Cake 285 g cake flour 250 g white sugar 15 g baking powder 5 g salt 3 egg whites 235 ml milk 5 ml lemon extract 100 g shortening Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans. Sift together; the flour, 1 cup of sugar,baking powder, and salt. Beat the egg whites until stiff but still moist. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar until soft peaks are formed. Add the milk, lemon extract, and shortening to the flour mixture, beat for 2 minutes, scraping bowl while beating. Fold in the egg whites and pour batter into prepared pans. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 25 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool. Fill with lemon filling and sprinkle confectioners sugar over the top or frost if desired. -----
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