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Chiffon Cake

Chiffon cake is a light and airy dessert that combines the richness of cake with the fluffiness of a sponge, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chiffon cake, dessert, baking, light cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 7 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the batter in three additions.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased chiffon cake pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Invert the pan immediately after removing from the oven to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, carefully remove the cake from the pan and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Sugar: 20g