Ingredients:
– 4 egg yolks
– 1/2 cup oil
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 1/2 cups cake flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 4 egg whites
– 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare your baking pan. You will need a 10-inch tube pan that has a removable bottom.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together your egg yolks, oil, sugar, and water. Mix until they are well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together your cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture. Mix well until there are no lumps left.
5. In another bowl, beat your egg whites with a whisk or an electric mixer until you see foamy bubbles. Add the cream of tartar and continue to whisk until the egg whites form stiff peaks.
6. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture. Do not overmix, as this will cause the egg whites to lose their airiness.
7. Pour the cake batter into your tube pan. Be sure to smooth it out so that it’s even.
8. Bake your chiffon cake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Once the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool upside down. This will prevent the cake from collapsing.
10. After at least an hour of cooling time, run a knife around the sides of the cake pan to loosen the cake, then remove the pan.
11. Serve the chiffon cake as is, or decorate it with whipped cream, fruit, or any other toppings of your choice.
Tips:
– It is essential to use a tube pan with a removable bottom to bake a chiffon cake successfully.
– Be sure to cool the cake upside down to prevent the cake from sinking.
– You can add any flavorings to your cake recipe to modify the taste as per your idea.
– Do not overmix the egg whites, or else they’ll lose their airiness.
Conclusion
That’s it! With these easy-to-follow instructions, you will make a perfect chiffon cake. This cake is the perfect light dessert for any occasion. It’s a great alternative to a traditional cake and is guaranteed to impress your guests with its soft texture, delicate crumb, and mouth-watering taste. So go ahead and try it out. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make a chiffon cake.