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

Peppermint chiffon cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This light and airy cake is infused with the cool, minty flavor of peppermint, making it a great choice for the holiday season or any time you're craving a refreshing treat. The chiffon cake itself is a wonderfully soft and spongy creation, and when combined with the vibrant peppermint flavor, it becomes a delightful and indulgent dessert that is sure to please anyone's taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 7 eggs
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 15 drops red food coloring

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 -9 inch tube or bundt cake

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Separate the eggs.
  • Sift the cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the oil, egg yolks, water, peppermint extract and vanilla extract. Beat with mixer on low for 1 minute.
  • Beat egg whites with cream of tarter until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the yolk mixture. Pour 1/3 of the batter into a separate bowl and tint with the food coloring.
  • Alternate large spoonfuls of red and plain batter into an ungreased tube or bundt pan. Run a knife or spatula through the batter to make a swirled effect.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 55 minutes. Increase heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until done. Let cake cool in pan on rack. Once cool remove from pan and frost, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 358mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 92mg