PERFECT CHIFFON CAKE
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Category
DESSERTS
Author:
SPICE & SPIRIT
Servings
8
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Discover the ultimate chiffon cake, a heavenly treat with an incredibly light and airy texture. This cake is the epitome of elegance, boasting a delicate crumb and a perfect balance of sweetness and moisture. Made with simple ingredients, it rises beautifully to create a fluffy, cloud-like confection that melts in your mouth.
Ideal for any occasion, this chiffon cake can be enjoyed on its own or adorned with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Its versatile nature makes it a crowd-pleaser, sure to impress family and friends with its tender texture and delightful flavor.
Ingredients
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7 eggs, separated
- Pinch salt
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1½ cups sugar
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2¼ cups flour
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3 tsps. baking powder
- ¾ cup apple juice or orange juice or water
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2 tsps. vanilla extract
- ½ cup oil
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½ tsp. almond extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
Beat egg whites and salt in large mixing bowl on high speed until peaks form. Gradually add '2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff but not dry. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks, remaining sugar, and other ingredients well. Fold whites into egg yolk mixture with a rubber spatula and gently combine well.
- Pour into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and bake for 1 hour. When done, immediately invert pan on top of soda bottle. Cool at least 3 hours before removing so that it will not fall. When cool, loosen edges and remove cake from pan.
VARIATIONS
- • Almond Chiffon Cake: Use apple juice for liquid and add ¾ cup ground almonds to sugar-yolk mixture. Do not omit almond extract.
• Chiffon Cake With Sprinkles: Add 6 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles to batter.
Recipe Note
USE: 10-inch tube pan
YIELDS: 1 cake
