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Time 1h15m Yield 12 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Set oven rack to second-lowest position). Prepare an ungreased tube pan with removable sides. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored (this is important the egg yolks must be thick, the beating time should take about 5 minutes or more). Add in sugar, vanilla and lemon juice; beat until thoroughly blended and no sugar granules remain (about 5 minutes). Add in sifted flour mixture alternately with water; beat until just blended. In a large stainless steel or copper bowl beat room temperature egg whites with cream of tartar until quite stiff; gently fold into the flour mixture. Transfer to the ungreased tube pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Immediately turn the pan upside down and cool completely before removing.
