Best 10 Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipes

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Lemon Chiffon Cake is a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is a light and fluffy cake with a tangy lemon flavor. The cake is made with a combination of egg yolks, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. The egg whites are beaten until stiff peaks form and then folded into the batter. The batter is then baked in a chiffon pan until it is golden brown. Lemon Chiffon Cake is often served with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

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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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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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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.

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 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.

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY FROSTING



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On the Kids Baking Championship finale, Duff and co-judge Valerie Bertinelli chose Rebecca Beales's 3-tiered, 12-layer cake as the best of the bunch. Her winning dessert is a version of this Lemon Chiffon Cake with Strawberry Frosting that she bakes on Mother's Day. "It's my mom's favorite because she loves lemon and strawberry," Rebecca says.

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/3 cups superfine sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup diced strawberries
2 7.5-ounce jars marshmallow cream
3 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottoms of three 8-inch round ungreased cake pans with parchment paper. Sift the flour, 1 cup superfine sugar, the baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Whisk the oil, 1/2 cup cold water, the egg yolks, lemon zest and 2 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium bowl until well combined. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the oil mixture; stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Set aside.
  • Beat the egg whites and the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in the remaining 1/3 cup superfine sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Fold about one-third of the beaten egg whites into the batter with a rubber spatula, then fold in the rest until just combined.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared pans and smooth evenly. Bake until the centers spring back when gently pressed, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer the cakes to a rack and let cool completely in the pans.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: Puree the strawberries in a food processor until smooth; strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids with a rubber spatula. Beat the marshmallow cream in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated, then beat in the strawberry puree. Reduce the mixer speed to low; gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until combined.
  • Assemble the cake: Run a knife around the edges of the cakes and invert onto the rack; remove the parchment. Put 1 cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread with about 1/3 cup frosting. Top with another cake layer; spread with another 1/3 cup frosting. Top with the remaining cake layer, then cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

MOCK LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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The combination of lemon and strawberries makes this a wonderful summer delight. The added instant pudding to the regular cake mix gives this cake the texture of a chiffon cake made from scratch.

Provided by dms036

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Lemon Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
1 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix cake and pudding mix together then follow cake mix directions (I substitute Mayonnaise for oil in cake recipe) and bake as directed for 2 - 9 inch round pans. Allow to cool.
  • To Make Filling: Mix together instant pudding mix with milk until thickened. Fold in 8 ounces of the whipped topping. Spread half of lemon pudding mixture on one cake layer and top with sliced strawberries.
  • Add second cake layer and spread with remaining lemon filling. Arrange sliced strawberries over top of lemon filling. Frost sides of cake with remaining 8 ounces whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 446.2 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

FRESH LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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A very light and fresh yummy cake! I made this for a bridal shower and everyone raved. I have been asked so often for the recipe that I decided to post it.

Provided by Bowie Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 tablespoon cake flour
2 cups sifted cake flour (7 1/2 oz)
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about three lemons)
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
3 egg yolks
8 egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
lemon curd (use for filling)
frosting (Your prefrence, I use homemade buttercream with grated lemon rind)
fresh mint sprig, for garnish (optional)
fresh lemon wedge, for garnish (optional)
fresh blueberries, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Have frosting ready and at the temperature you like to frost with.
  • Preheat oven to 320°F.
  • Prepare cake pans: Coat bottoms of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Do not coat sides of the cake pans. Place wax paper on the bottom of the three cake pans and then spray the top of the wax paper with the cooking spray. Dust the wax paper bottom of all three pans with 1 table spoon of flour.
  • Lightly spoon 2 cups cake flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine 2 cups cake flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until well combined.
  • Combine oil, 1/3 cups juice, 3 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon rind, lemon extract, and egg yokes in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add oil mixture to flour mixture; beat with mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; beat with mixer at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of the egg white mixture into flour mixture; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.
  • Divide cake batter equally among prepared pans, spreading evenly. Break air pockets by cutting through batter with a knife. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minuets or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pans for 10 minuets on a wire rack; remove from pans. Remove wax paper from cake layers. Cool completely on wire racks.
  • To assemble cake, place 1 cake layer on a plate; spread half of the filling over the cake layer. Top with second cake layer, remaining half of the filling, and third layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Garnish with mint, blueberries, and lemon wedges, if desired. Store cake loosely in refrigerator for up to three days. Slice into cake wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 41.5, Sodium 211.9, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 21.2, Protein 5

HOMEMADE LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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"My mouth waters just thinking about this sweet, airy cake and its icing laced with the tang of lemon." says Wendy Littman in Bradenton, Florida. "It was my mom's signature cake."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil, lemon zest and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended. In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. , Gently spoon into an ungreased 7-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, milk and lemon juice until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Run a knife around side and center tube of cake pan. Remove cake to a serving plate; frost. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 dash salt
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil, lemon peel and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended.
  • In another large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets.
  • Bake on the lowest oven rack at 325 for 50-55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert the pan; cool completely, about one hour.
  • Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. In a small mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.2, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 385.9, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 54.7, Protein 5.9

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the batter to mix more evenly and produce a more tender cake.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a light and fluffy frosting, such as whipped cream or cream cheese frosting. A heavy frosting will weigh the cake down.

Conclusion:

Lemon Chiffon Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, fluffy, and full of lemon flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious Lemon Chiffon Cake that will impress your friends and family.

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