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

Maple Walnut Chiffon Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavor of maple syrup with the crunchiness of walnuts. This light and airy cake is perfect for any occasion, from a casual brunch to a formal dinner party. The subtle sweetness of the maple syrup complements the nuttiness of the walnuts, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

This recipe is a modern twist on the classic chiffon cake, which was first created in the 1920s by a baker in Los Angeles. ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pastry flour
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup lukewarm water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon maple-flavored extract
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch tube cake

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together into a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients; place water, oil, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and maple extract into the well. Stir together with a wooden spoon, then beat until batter is smooth; stir in walnuts.
  • Place egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl. Sprinkle egg whites with cream of tartar; beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
  • Use a rubber spatula or wire whisk to fold 1/4 the beaten egg whites into the batter. Gently run the spatula through the center of the bowl, then around the sides of the bowl, repeating until fully incorporated; repeat folding with remaining egg whites, 1/4 at a time, folding just until incorporated. Turn the batter into an ungreased 9- or 10-inch tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to eliminate large air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Tip the pan upside down over a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of pan to remove the cake; cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat instant pudding and milk together in a bowl; fold in whipped cream. Spread over cake.
  • Nutrition

    562 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 748mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 77g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 49g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 176mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 324mg