Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. butter or oleo
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 1/2 c. cake flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

Method

  • Cream butter or oleo with sugar until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until light and lemon colored. Blend with creamed mixture.
  • Sift together cake flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Re-sift 3 times.
  • Add the sifted ingredients in thirds, alternating with milk.
  • Beat the batter thoroughly after each addition.
  • Add vanilla, lemon rind and juice and beat 2 minutes.
  • Bake at 325° in Bundt pan for 1 hour or until tests done.
  • May bake in angel food pan or large ring mold or in 3 greased 9-inch layer pans at 350° for 25 minutes.