Ingredients
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1 cup egg white (about 7)
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
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5 egg yolks
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2 tablespoons water
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
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1 cup boiling water
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1/2 cup ice water
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1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1 cup sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored.
- Blend in water and extracts.
- Sift flour over batter; beat until smooth.
- Fold in egg whites just until blended.
- Spoon into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
- Cut through batter with a knife to removed air pockets; smooth the top.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Immediately invert pan; cool completely.
- In a large bowl; dissolve gelatin in bowling water. Add ice water and stir.
- Place bowl in ice water for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Fold in strawberries and 1/2 cup of the whipped topping.
- Run a knife around the edges of pan to loosen cake.
- Split the cake horizontally into three layers (I use dental floss); place bottom layer on a serving plate.
- Spread with half of the gelatin mixture. Repeat with a layer of cake and then the remaining gelatin mixture. Top with remaining cake layer.
- Frost top and sides with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with strawberries.
- Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Refrigerate leftovers.