Almond Lemon Cake

Almond Lemon Cake This cake is pale in color, but very rich–much richer than an angel food cake.

• Step 1

  In a bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar.

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• Step 2

  In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

• Step 3

  In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Beat in lemon rind, lemon juice, sour cream, and vanilla. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture, along with about 1/3 of the beaten egg whites. Fold in the rest of the egg whites gently but thoroughly. Stir in the almonds. Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.

• Step 4

  Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 70 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Cool on a wire rack.

Per Serving: 344 calories; protein 6.9g; carbohydrates 31.2g; fat 22g; cholesterol 42.1mg; sodium 192.8mg.