Chiffon Cake: The Best Light and Fluffy Dessert You’ll Love
Indulge in the delightful lightness of chiffon cake, a dessert that combines the richness of butter and the lightness of whipped egg whites.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 7 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup water
- 7 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil, egg yolks, vanilla, and water to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter until just combined.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Invert the pan and cool completely before removing the cake.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Can be served with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: CHIFFON CAKE