Best 9 Homemade Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of homemade lemon chiffon cake, an irresistible treat that combines the sweet tang of citrus with the light and airy texture of a chiffon sponge. This classic dessert is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Indulge in the ultimate indulgence as we guide you through the steps of creating this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. With simple ingredients and a little patience, you'll soon be savoring the perfect harmony of citrusy sweetness and fluffy lightness that makes the homemade lemon chiffon cake a true culinary delight.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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This Lemon Chiffon Cake is light, sweet and topped with creamy lemon buttercream frosting!

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Cake

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
7 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (approximately 3 large lemons)
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Arrange the oven so you can bake the cake on the lowest rack. Set aside a a 10- inch tube pan (Angel Food Cake pan).
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the egg yolks, water, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest. When combined, add this into the bowl with the flour mixture. Mix on medium-low speed until combined and smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Place the egg whites in a separate large mixing bowl with the cream of tartar. With the whisk attachment or a hand mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter using a rubber spatula until combined. Spoon the batter into the un-greased tube pan.
  • Place the pan on the lowest rack and bake for 50 minutes, or until golden and set. Cake will spring back when pressed lightly.
  • When the cake is done, immediately invert the pan. I like to place the pan on a wine bottle upside-down. This allows the pan to cool without trapping steam underneath, while not allowing the cake to deflate.
  • Allow the cake to cool for at least an hour.
  • When cooled, run a butter knife around the sides of the cake to release it from the pan. Gently lift the cake out. Run the knife under the cake to release it from the bottom cake pan. Place the cake on a platter.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix together the butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Turn the mixer up to medium speed and beat for 1-2 minutes until creamy, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary,
  • Spread the frosting on top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 579 calories, Sugar 65.6 g, Sodium 288 mg, Fat 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 87.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.1 g, Cholesterol 154.6 mg

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.

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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This cake recipe makes lemony, light, and luscious lemon-flavored chiffon cake with a creamy filling made with lemon pie filling.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¾ cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
6 egg yolks
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
6 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 ½ cups lemon pie filling
8 slices lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar. Add oil, egg yolks, water and lemon rind. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, and beat until very stiff and shiny peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Turn batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Invert cake and cool completely in pan. When cool, loosen edges and shake pan to remove cake.
  • To Make Filling: Beat cream to stiff peaks. Fold in lemon filling. Chill until stiff.
  • To Assemble Cake: Slice cake horizontally into 3 equal layers. Fill layers with 1/3 cup of filling. Spread remaining filling on top layer. Decorate with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 173.5 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 343.8 mg, Sugar 48.2 g

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.

MOIST LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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This fluffy cake is a real treat drizzled with the sweet-tart lemon glaze. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup large egg whites (about 7)
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
LEMON GLAZE:
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into lemon mixture until smooth. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the lemon mixture. , Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Remove cake to a serving platter. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON CHIFFON DESSERT



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You'll be on cloud nine when you try this easy-to-make, heavenly dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h12m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
2 cups boiling water
1 package (8-serving size) lemon-flavored gelatin
1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake and cool cake as directed on package for angel food (tube) pan.
  • Pour boiling water on gelatin in large bowl; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until thickened but not set.
  • Add enough cold water to lemonade concentrate to measure 2 cups; stir into gelatin. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
  • Beat whipping cream in chilled medium bowl on high speed until stiff; fold into gelatin.
  • Tear cake into about 1-inch pieces. Fold cake pieces into gelatin mixture. Spread in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours until firm but no longer than 24 hours. Cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 330 mg

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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Provided by Kathy Specht

Categories     Cake     Citrus     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Picnic     Lemon     Summer     Shower     Potluck     Bon Appétit     California     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
8 eggs, separated
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Using electric mixer at low speed, beat in vegetable oil, egg yolks, lemon juice, water and lemon peel. Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in another large bowl. Using clean dry beaters, beat until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/4 of whites into batter to lighten. Gently fold in remaining whites.
  • Pour cake batter into ungreased 10-inch-diameter tube pan. Tap pan on counter or run rubber spatula through cake batter to release air pockets. Bake cake until springy to touch, about 1 1/4 hours. Immediately invert cake in pan over neck of bottle. Cool cake completely. Run knife around pan sides to loosen cake. Transfer cake to plate. Dust with powdered sugar.

HEAVENLY LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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This cake is light, fluffy and moist, a perfect cake to serve to dinner guests. Use only cake flour for this.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
8 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water, room temperature
3 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • Prepare an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt, then sift one more time, then beat in oil, egg YOLKS, 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice, water and lemon peel with an electric mixer at low speed for about 3 minutes.
  • In a large dry copper or stainless steel bowl beat the room temperature egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff but not dry.
  • Fold in about 1/4 of the whites into the batter to lighten, the gently fold in the remaining whites.
  • Pour the batter into the ungreased tube pan.
  • Tap on the counter to release any air pockets.
  • Bake for about 1-1/4 hours, or until the cake is springy to the touch.
  • Immediately invert cake in pan over neck of a bottle (I use an empty beer bottle for this).
  • Cool the cake completely while inverted.
  • Remove the cake from the bottle and place on the counter.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen cake.
  • Transfer the cake to a serving plate.
  • Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.5, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 141, Sodium 235.1, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.6, Protein 6.1

HEAVENLY LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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Make and share this Heavenly Lemon Chiffon Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Semra22

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
7 egg yolks
1/2 cup vegetable oil
grated zest of two lemon
2 teaspoons vanilla
8 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center; add the water, egg yolks, oil, lemon zest and vanilla. Whisk the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture until the batter is blended and smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large mixer bowl, beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar at medium-low speed until foamy. Gradually increase the speed to high and beat the whites until stiff (but not dry) peaks form. Gently fold 1/3 of the beaten whites into the batter with a rubber spatula just until blended. Fold in the remaining whites just until combined. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake 1 hour, or until the top springs back when lightly touched with a fingertip and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Invert the pan onto the neck of a wine bottle or a large funnel. Cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth.
  • Remove the cake pan from the bottle. Run a long thin knife around both edges of the cake pan. Invert the cake onto a serving plate and remove the pan. Spread the icing on top of the cake, allowing some of the glaze to drip down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 101.9, Sodium 343.8, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 40, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
  • Beat the egg whites until they are stiff peaks before folding them into the batter.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven and do not open the door during baking.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.

Conclusion:

Lemon chiffon cake is a light and fluffy cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. With its bright citrus flavor and delicate texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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