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

Chiffon cake is a light, airy, and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its fluffy texture and delicate flavor, this cake is a favorite among bakers and dessert lovers alike. Originally invented in the 1920s by an American baker, chiffon cake quickly gained popularity for its unique combination of sponge cake and angel food cake qualities. Its versatility makes it an ideal base for various flavors and fillings, making it a go-to recipe for any baker looking to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 7 large eggs, separated, divided
  • ¾ cup cold water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 10-inch tube cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wash a 10-inch angel food tube pan in hot soapy water to ensure it is grease-free; dry well.
  • Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a sifter; sift into a bowl. Make a well; add egg yolks, water, oil, vanilla extract, and lemon extract to the well in the order listed. Do not beat.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a separate, large bowl until very stiff.
  • Using the same beaters, beat egg yolk batter until smooth and light; pour slowly over egg whites. Gently fold mixtures together with a rubber spatula; do not stir. Pour batter into the angel food tube pan.
  • Bake cake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes. Increase heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Invert the pan onto a wire rack. Let cool completely before unmolding and frosting as desired.
  • Nutrition

    264 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 303mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 78mg