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Chiffon Cake

A soft and springy chiffon cake with a citrus spin (though you can make yours just plain vanilla, just follow the notes in the recipe!). Be sure to check out the how-to video before beginning!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 483 kcal
Course: Dessert , Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chiffon Cake
  • 2 ¼ cups cake flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large eggs whites and yolks separated
  • ½ cup avocado oil or vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 cup orange juice may substitute milk or water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Glaze (optional)
  • ½ cup salted butter melted
  • 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 Tablespoons orange juice or milk as needed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325F (165C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt and whisk together.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine egg yolks, canola oil, extracts and orange juice (or milk or water) and beat very well until mixture is smooth and well-combined.
  4. Add the egg yolk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until mixture is thoroughly combined.
  5. In a separate large, clean, dry, and completely grease and moisture-free bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar. Use an electric mixer to beat on medium-speed until foamy. Gradually increase the mixer speed to medium-high and gradually add remaining ½ cup (100g) of granulated sugar, about 1 Tablespoon at a time, allowing about 10 seconds of mixing after each addition.
  6. Increase mixer speed to high and beat until egg white mixture is thick and glossy and you have reached stiff peaks.
  7. Add the egg yolk mixture to the egg whites and use a spatula to carefully fold the ingredients together until batter is smooth and completely combined,
  8. Pour evenly into an ungreased tube pan. Transfer to the center rack of 325F (165C) oven and bake for 50-55 minutes and any cracks on the surface appear dry.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately invert onto a can or bottle.
  10. Allow to cool completely before running a knife along the inside of the pan to release the cake from the pan and then turning it out onto a serving rack. If desired, top with glaze before serving.
Glaze
  1. Combine melted butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Whisk together until smooth. Mixture will be stiff, add orange juice (or milk) starting with 2 Tablespoons, and add more as needed until you have a smooth glaze that drizzles smoothly off the whisk.
  2. Pour evenly over cooled cake. Allow glaze to set (about 30 minutes, though this can vary depending on the specific thickness of your glaze) before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice (with glaze) Calories 483kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 351mg (15%) Potassium 124mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 53g (106%) Vitamin A 413IU (8%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 483

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice (with glaze)
Calories 483kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 53g 106%
Vitamin A 413IU 8%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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