How to Make Banana Chiffon Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the delightful aroma of a freshly baked cake filling the kitchen. From the first banana peel peeled to the moment the cake is pulled out of the oven, the whole process is a joyous occasion. And when it comes to making a light and airy cake that is perfect for any occasion, a banana chiffon cake is an absolute winner.

Chiffon cake is known for its light, fluffy texture and moist crumb. It's a cake that's easy to make and the results are always impressive. The...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar, divided
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 eggs, separated, divided
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 bananas, mashed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, 1/2 of the sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add egg yolks, water, oil, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Continue beating until stiff and shiny peaks form; add remaining sugar and beat until incorporated. Fold egg yolk mixture and bananas into egg white mixture just until blended. Slowly pour batter into a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched, 55 to 65 minutes. Invert pan onto a plate and cool. Loosen edges of cake and remove pan.
  • Nutrition

    205 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 249mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 107mg