prep 1. room temp egg 2. zest and juice lemon
---- beat up egg white Whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually pour in ½ cup (100 g) of the sugar, whipping until the whites hold a medium peak when the beaters are lifted. Set aside.
-- HIGH speed yolk mixture sift the flour, the remaining ½ cup (100 g) of sugar, the baking powder and salt. Add the oil, egg yolks, lemon zest and lemon juice whip this on high speed until it is thick, pale and almost double in volume ~ 3 minutes. * baking powder to balance out the weight of fat (veggie oil + egg yolk) * veggie oil helps the stretchy moist texture in chiffon cake * oil in lemon zest permeate the cake
mix white into yolk batter
bake at 285F for 40 mins, then turn to 320F for 8-10 mins
---- lava top soften cream cheese add sugar, then milk, then lemon juice, beat to smooth add heavy cream and mix well (don't overwhip, b/c it should be liquidy)
after the cake is cooled (band on the counter and flip upside down to cool) add the lava top and smooth into a shape sprinkle lemon zest (1 lemon), add a slice of lemon + mint leaf for deco