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Parmesan Chiffon Cake
The Parmesan Chiffon Cake is a delicate airy cake made by folding soft peaks of egg whites into a batter flavored with parmesan cheese. The mixing technique of gently folding the egg whites helps achieve a light, fluffy texture. Baking the cake in an ungreased tube pan ensures it clings to the sides and rises properly for a tall, tender crumb.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
221 kcal
Course:
Cake
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup sugar separated (2 tablespoons into the egg yolk mixture, the remaining sugar for egg white)
- 1/4 cup corn oil
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup self-raising flour
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese powder I use grated cheese
- 4 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
(Optional) for decoration:
- Whipped Cream or buttercream
- cheddar cheese shredded
- Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar by hand until pale. Add the corn oil and milk, and mix well. Then, add the flour and cheese, and combine until smooth. Set aside.
- Beat the egg whites on high speed until foamy. Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Add the corn flour and beat again until well combined. Take 1/3 of the egg white mixture and use a hand whisk to gently mix it with the egg yolk mixture until combined. Then, fold in the remaining egg white mixture, making sure everything is well combined.
- Pour the cake mixture into a baking pan and bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 40 minutes.
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Notes
- Do not grease the tube pan to help the cake rise properly and maintain its height.
- Stop beating egg whites at soft peaks to keep the cake light and prevent dryness.
- Gently fold egg whites into the yolk mixture to retain airiness crucial for chiffon texture.
- After baking, invert the pan to cool completely to prevent the cake from collapsing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
8people
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
68mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8people | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.