Best Easter Daffodil Cake Recipes

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DAFFODIL CAKE



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I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and tasty, and lends itself beautifully to decorating. I often place a small arrangement of fresh flowers in the center.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
YELLOW CAKE:
6 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons warm water
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1 cup pineapple juice
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg white mixture. Set aside., In another large bowl, beat egg yolks and water until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg yolk mixture. Beat in vanilla. , Alternately spoon yellow batter and white batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert pan; cool completely., For frosting, combine the sugar, flour and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in pineapple juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Fold in whipped topping. , Remove cake from pan to a serving plate. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.



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This Old-fashioned Daffodil Cake is a fun, cheerful lemon flavored spring cake with a light and airy texture, featuring a simple lemon glaze. This cake has no artificial color and the yellow hue comes naturally from the separation of the egg whites and egg yolks. It's also low- fat, WW friendly and is perfect for Easter Dessert or any spring or summer celebration!

Provided by Adapted from: Daffodil Cake WW Magazine, pg. 140 April 2006

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
12 egg whites
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
6 egg yolks
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tsp grated lemon
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar/confectioners sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set a tube pan nearby. * do NOT grease the pan (this type of cake does not need a greased pan)Sift the cake flour and 1/4 cup of the white granulated sugar into a small bowl.
  • With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites into a large bowl until foamy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add the cream of tartar, vanilla and salt. Increase the speed to medium- high and beat just until soft peaks form (about 45 seconds to 1 minute).
  • Beat in the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time
  • Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Sift one quarter of the flour mixture over the egg-white mixture and, with a large rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture just until blended. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture, one quarter at a time until just until fully blended (but don't overmix)
  • Split the egg white batter into two bowls.
  • With the mixer on high speed, beat the egg yolks in a small bowl until thick, about 5 minutes. *Should be the consistency of very thick fluffy gravy
  • Fold in 1 tbsp of the lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of the lemon zest.
  • Add one bowl of egg white batter to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add egg yolk mixture on top of the first layer of egg white batter.
  • Then add the second bowl of egg white batter over top of the egg yolk batter.
  • Gently run a thin-bladed knife through the batters to marbelize, lifting the knife up a each time and swirling it around once. You don't want to much marblizing in this cake.
  • Immediately place in the oven and bake until the cake springs back when touched lightly, 35-40 minutes. It will be lightly browned on top.
  • Invert onto a bottleneck or inverted meatl funnel and cool completely, 2-3 hours. If you angel food cake pan/tube pan has feet (as you see mine does) simply turn it over and allow it to cool for 2 hours.
  • To loosen the cake, run a spatula around the sides of the pan and around the centre tube. Unmold the cake onto a serving plate.
  • To make the glaze: whisk together the confectioners sugar and, 2-3 tbsp of lemon juice and the remainaing 1 tsp of lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Add enough of the remaining lemon juice to make a thick glaze. so you are able to spread and it run down the side of the cake, but does not run to much.
  • Spread the glaze evnely over the top of the ake Let the cake stand until glaze is set (boute 30 mintues) *pop it into the fridge or freezer to get it to set faster
  • Garnish with sprinkles, or edible flowers.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 99 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 40 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

DAFFODIL CAKE



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I made this for Easter one year and it was gone quick! I have no idea where I got this one from but my guess is out of a newspaper. I use an inexpensive cake mix and Jiffy frosing mix. I often times omit the coconut on top due to picky eaters.

Provided by PamMal

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 eggs
1 teaspoon rum extract
18 ounces lemon cake mix
1 white frosting mix
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray two 9" round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Drain pineapple. Reserve juice / syrup.
  • Combine pineapple juice / syrup, eggs and 1/2 of rum extract.
  • Add cake mix and beat for 4 minutes.
  • Fold in pineapple.
  • Spoon batter into prepared cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool cakes and turn out of pan. Cool 1/2 hour more.
  • Prepare frosting mix and add butter and remaining rum extract.
  • Spread half of frosting between layers of cake and sprinkle with coconut.
  • Frost cake with remaining frosting and sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.1, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 55.5, Sodium 384.1, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 30.8, Protein 4.1

EASTER DAFFODIL CAKE



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Easter is almost here, so I better get cracking on my Daffodil Cake. Here it is! Variations: Batters may be put in pans one spoon of each at a time alternately.

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2/3 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 egg yolks
2 tablespoons hot water
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • White Part: Beat egg whites till stiff.
  • Add cream of tartar.
  • Fold in sugar, vanilla and flour sifted 3 times with baking powder and salt.
  • Put in bottom of greased angel cake pan.
  • Yellow Part: Beat egg yolks with hot water and salt until light and lemon coloured.
  • Add sugar, vanilla and flour sifted three times with baking powder.
  • Add on top of white part and bake in oven at 375 degrees for about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1796.8, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 1132.8, Sodium 1231.8, Carbohydrate 342.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 236, Protein 48.2

DAFFODIL CAKE



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Much like its namesake flower, the daffodil cake is a cheerful sign that warmer days are ahead. Here's how it works: half of the batter is ethereal angel food; the other half is enriched with egg yolks and the zest and juice of an orange and a lemon. After layering both in a tube pan and baking, you pour the tart, citrusy glaze on top to create a dessert that will rouse your taste buds-and brighten any gathering.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 55m

Yield 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal), divided
12 large egg whites, plus 6 large yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Edible pansies, for serving (optional)
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice
1 teaspoon orange-blossom water (optional)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt through a coarse-mesh sieve onto a piece of parchment. Beat yolks and 1/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until doubled in volume, 3 minutes. Beat in both zests and juices.
  • In a clean bowl with clean whisks, beat egg whites on high speed until foamy. Beat in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar; beat to stiff peaks. Transfer to a large, wide bowl. Sift one-third of flour mixture over top; gently but thoroughly fold in. Repeat twice more with remaining flour mixture.
  • Fold half of egg-white mixture into yolk mixture; dollop into an ungreased 10-inch angel-food-cake pan. Top with remaining egg-white mixture. Run a knife through to release air bubbles. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Invert pan onto its legs (or rest on the neck of a wine bottle); let cool 1 hour. Run a knife around inside of pan and tube to release cake and unmold, then use it to release cake from pan bottom; remove.
  • For the Glaze: Whisk together all ingredients to create a thick but pourable glaze. If too thick, whisk in more lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time; if too thin, more confectioners' sugar. Place cake on a cake stand and pour glaze over top, letting it drip down sides. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes; decorate with flowers.

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