Best 8 Best Chiffon Cake Recipes

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The quest for the perfect chiffon cake, with its light and fluffy texture, delicate crumb, and airy appearance, can be a culinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, finding the best recipe that suits your taste and skill level is paramount. In this article, we'll take you on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the most delightful chiffon cake, providing you with tips, tricks, and a selection of recipes that promise to elevate your baking skills.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VANILLA CHIFFON CAKE RECIPE



Vanilla Chiffon Cake Recipe image

This classic chiffon cake is tender and light as air. It has the richness of a butter cake and the fluffiness of a sponge cake.

Provided by Lily Ernst

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups (235g) cake flour
1&1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
1 tsp (5g) salt
7 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable oil
3/4 cup (188ml) cold water
1 tbsp (15ml) vanilla extract
7 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 tsp (2g) cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Make a well and add the egg yolks, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add in the cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Using the same beaters, beat the egg yolk batter. Scrape the bowl as needed. Beat until combined and smooth.
  • Fold in 1/4 of the egg whites into the egg yolk batter to lighten it up. Then gently fold in the rest of the egg whites in two equal parts until no white streaks remain.
  • Pour into an ungreased 10″ tube pan with removable bottom. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed.
  • Let cool completely upside down. Unmold and serve. Slice using a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Sugar 25.3 g, Sodium 244.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.1 g, Cholesterol 216.1 mg

CHIFFON CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large eggs, cold water, canola oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cream of tartar, butter, sugar, evaporated milk, seasonal fruit

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 large eggs, seperated
¾ cup cold water
½ cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup butter, 2 sticks, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
seasonal fruit, such as berries, for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks, water, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest. Whisk well to combine.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder into a separate medium bowl. Add ¾ cup (150 grams) of sugar and salt and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk well.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric hand mixer until foamy. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until soft peaks form and the egg whites are glossy.
  • Pour the egg yolk batter into the egg whites and fold to combine with a spatula.
  • Divide the batter between 2 ungreased 8.5-inch (21 cm) round cake pans (not greasing will help the chiffon cakes rise).
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, then increase the temperature to 350˚F (180˚C) and bake for 10-15 minutes more, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
  • While the cakes are baking, make the buttercream frosting: combine the butter and about half of the sugar in a large bowl and cream with a hand mixer until combined. Add the rest of the sugar and beat to incorporate. With the mixer running, slowly add the evaporated milk and beat until smooth.
  • Remove the cakes from the oven and cool the cake upside down. Once cool to the touch, sliding an offset spatula around the edges to release the cakes from the pans.
  • Cut off the tops of the cakes so the surfaces are flat and smooth.
  • Set 1 cake on a cake platter or serving dish. Spread buttercream over the top of the cake with an offset spatula and sprinkle with some seasonal fruit. Cover the fruit with buttercream.
  • Place the other cake on top. Spread buttercream over the top, keeping the sides exposed, and decorate with seasonal fruit and edible flowers.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724 calories, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 40 grams

CHIFFON CAKE



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This is a favorite for children's birthday parties. Serve with fruit or decorate with Butter Cream Frosting.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sifted cake flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
7 egg yolks
¾ cup cold water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
7 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 recipe Williamsburg Butter Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wash a 10 inch angel food tube pan in hot soapy water to ensure it is totally grease free.
  • Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into sifter. Sift into bowl. Make a well; add oil, egg yolks, water, vanilla, and lemon flavoring to the well in the order that is given. Set aside. Don't beat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until very stiff. Set aside.
  • Using same beaters, beat egg yolk batter until smooth and light. Pour gradually over egg whites, folding in with rubber spatula. Do not stir. Pour batter into angel food tube pan.
  • Bake for 55 minutes. Increase heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake 10 to 15 minutes until done. Invert pan until cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 303.2 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

CHIFFON CAKE



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This light and airy cake is one of my favourite things to make. Unlike other sponge cakes, chiffon cake is low in sugar and is very moist. It's fluffiness is achieved by folding in whipped egg whites (meringue) with the batter, and the fact that it is baked in a tube pan allows it to rise tall and not collapse.

Provided by Jade_N

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large eggs
100g self-raising flour (or sponge flour)
1/2 tsp baking powder
5 tbsp milk
3 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
80g caster sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C. Separate the egg yolks and egg whites into two large mixing bowls.
  • Whisk the egg yolks along with 20g sugar, flour, oil, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract and set aside. Do not over-whisk.
  • Using an electric whisk or stand mixer, whisk the egg whites until foamy, then whisk in the sugar in 3 small increments (20g at a time) and add the cream of tartar.
  • Continue to whisk for about 10-15 mins until the mixture is light and airy. You can check if it is ready by turning the bowl upside down - if the mixture does not drip and stays in place then it is ready.
  • Slowly fold the egg white mixture into the batter in small increments (about 3 times), and continue to cut and fold the mixture until it is fully combined. Do not over-mix.
  • Grease the bottom of an 8-inch tube pan and pour the mixture in. Gently tap on the table a few times to ensure that it is evenly spread. Bake in the oven for about 40-50 mins, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • If you are using an angel-food cake pan, place the pan upside-down on a wire rack. If you are using a chiffon cake pan, place the pan upside-down on a tall heavy bottle. Cooling the cake upside-down will help it stretch downwards instead of collapsing.
  • Allow it to cool fully before removing it from the pan. To release the cake from the pan, gently use a knife to remove the cake from the sides.

CHOCOLATE CHIFFON CAKE



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If you want to offer family and friends a dessert that really stands out from the rest, this is the cake to make. The beautiful high, rich sponge cake is drizzled with a succulent chocolate glaze. -Erma Fox, Memphis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup baking cocoa
3/4 cup boiling water
1-3/4 cups cake flour
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
ICING:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons hot water
Chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a bowl, combine cocoa and water until smooth; cool for 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients along with the cocoa mixture. Beat until well blended. In another large bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into egg yolk mixture. , Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest rack at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate., For icing, melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from the heat; stir in the confectioners' sugar, chocolate, vanilla and water. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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This moist, airy lemon chiffon cake was my dad's favorite. Mom revamped the original recipe to include lemons. I'm not much of a baker, but whenever I make this dessert my family is thrilled! -Trisha Kammers, Clarkston, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

7 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°., Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together twice; place in another large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, water, oil, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth. Add to flour mixture; beat until well blended., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. , Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack 50-55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1 hour., Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate., In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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Our Lemon Chiffon Cake is the perfect summertime dessert. Chiffon cakes are always made with oil, not butter, and will not get hard when refrigerated.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 7-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, (about 4 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees and have ready an ungreased 7-inch tube pan. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, vegetable oil, 1/3 cup water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add reserved dry ingredients, and beat until smooth.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Gradually add remaining tablespoon of granulated sugar; beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  • Gradually fold egg-white mixture into the batter; start by folding in 1/3, then fold in the remaining 2/3. Pour batter into pan. Using an offset spatula, smooth the top. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean and the cake is golden, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove cake from oven; invert the pan over a glass soda bottle for 2 hours to cool. Turn cake right-side up. Run a table knife all the way down between cake and pan; invert again, and remove cake. Dust cake with confectioners' sugar before serving.

ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE



Orange Chiffon Cake image

This is a very good cake, and a large cake at that.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ¼ cups cake flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5 egg yolks
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wash angel food tube pan in hot soapy water to ensure it is totally grease free.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together into bowl. Make a well in center. Put egg yolks, cooking oil, orange juice, orange rind, and vanilla into well. Set aside. Don't beat yet.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in mixing bowl until very stiff. Set aside.
  • Using same beaters, beat egg yolk-flour mixture until smooth. Gently fold 1/4 at a time into egg whites. Pour batter into ungreased 10 inch angel food tube pan.
  • Bake in oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Invert pan until cake has cooled. Remove from pan. Serve plain or frost with Orange Icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 302.9 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

Tips:

  • For a light and fluffy chiffon cake, make sure to separate the egg whites and yolks and beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, taking care not to overmix.
  • Bake the chiffon cake in a tube pan to allow for even cooking and a moist texture.
  • Invert the cake immediately after baking to prevent it from sinking.
  • Wait until the cake is completely cool before frosting it.

Conclusion:

Chiffon cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its light and fluffy texture, chiffon cake is a perfect choice for parties, potlucks, and everyday snacking. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla chiffon cake or a more decadent chocolate or fruit-flavored variation, there is a chiffon cake recipe out there to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a special treat, try baking a chiffon cake - you won't be disappointed!

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