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2021 Logan County Fair Lincoln Daily News July/August 2021 Page 287 Maple Pecan Chiffon 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tsp baking powder ½ cup salad oil ½ cup cold water 1 cup egg whites 1 cup finely chopped pecans 2 1/4 cups cake flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp salt 5 egg yolks 2 tsp maple flavoring 1/2 tsp cream of tartar Heat oven to 325 degrees. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a “well” and add in order: oil, egg yolks, water and flavoring. Stir until smooth. Measure egg whites and cream of tartar into large mixer bowl. Beat until whites form very stiff peaks. Gradually pour egg yolk mixture over beaten whites, gently folding just until blended. Add finely chopped pecans. Pour into ungreased tube pan, 10x4 inches. Bake about 75 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched with finger. Invert tube pan; let hang until cake is completely cool. Maple Buttercream Frosting 1 cup butter, Softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 TBSP milk 4 cups sifted powder Sugar ½ tsp maple extract Cream butter at medium speed of an electric mixer. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy Add milk; beat until spreading consistency. Stir in extracts. 2021 Logan County Fair Cake Classic Recipes Friday, August 6