Best 5 Light As Air Chiffon Cake Recipes

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Light as air chiffon cake, a delicate and fluffy cloud-like sponge cake, is a beloved treat that combines lightness, texture, and flavor. Originating in the early 20th century, this cake has captured the hearts of bakers and cake enthusiasts worldwide with its ethereal texture and versatility. Whether you prefer classic vanilla, decadent chocolate, or fruity variations, this article will guide you through the essential steps and provide expert tips to achieve the perfect light as air chiffon cake.

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VANILLA ROSE CHIFFON CAKE



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Light as air, tall as a tower vanilla chiffon cake decorated with rose water icing and rose petals. Perfect for a kitchen or high tea.

Provided by Sara McCleary

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 eggs (separated)
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup caster sugar
2 cups plain flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Icing
2 ½ cups pure icing sugar
1 teaspoon rose water
2 -3 tablespoons water
dried rose petals to decorate

Steps:

  • You will need at 23 cm (9 ¼ inch) angel food cake tin with extended feet and removable base for this recipe. Do not grease or line your tin.
  • Pre-heat oven 160°C (325°F). 21cm 8.5inches
  • Using a stand mixer whisk egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Gradually add ½ cup of the caster sugar, continue to whisk until mixture is stiff and glossy. Set bowl aside.
  • In a separate bowl beat egg yolks, oil, milk and vanilla until pale yellow. Sift in flour and baking powder, then add sugar and salt. Continue beating until well combined at a medium speed.
  • Remove bowl from stand mixer and fold through 1/3 egg white mixture. Once incorporated gently fold through remaining egg white mixture until just combined. Don't over mix.
  • Pour batter in to an ungreased angel food cake pan. Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes.
  • After 50 minutes turn up the heat of the oven to 180°C (350°F) for an additional 15 minutes. Cake is cooked when you gently press it in the middle with a finger and it springs back.
  • Once out of the oven turn cake tin over and allow to cool completely upside down.
  • Once cool turn cake pan back over and run a sharp thin knife around the outside edges of the tin and then around the central tube. From underneath gently push the cake out from the bottom, it will still be attached to the removable base. Once removed from the tin, gently remove cake from base again using the sharp knife.
  • The top of the cake when cooking becomes the base of your cake for decorating and serving. This is how you get that perfectly flat top. If your cake hasn't risen evenly, you may wish to trim it slightly so it sits level.
  • Drizzle icing over the top of the cake and decorate with rose petals if desired.
  • To make icing: Sift icing sugar in to a medium bowl. Add rose water and 2 tablespoons of water. Icing should be the consistency of runny honey, add a little more water at a time if needed to achieve this.
  • Cooking Tip: Don't open the oven door for the firs 45 minutes of cooking to ensure the cake rises.

VANILLA CHIFFON CAKE RECIPE



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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

LIGHT AS AIR CHIFFON CAKE



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Taken from the King Arthur flour website, I made the chocolate version for my boyfriend's birthday and everyone loved it. To make the chocolate version, replace 1/4 cup of flour with 1/3-1/2 cup of dutch process cocoa.

Provided by GothicGranola

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup milk (whole or skim, or buttermilk for chocolate cake)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Separate the eggs carefully; even a small mount of yolk in the whites will prevent them from beating up properly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar and contine beating until stiff and glossy. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the remaining 1 cup sugar with the flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the oil, milk, egg yolks and flavorings until pale yellow. Add the dry ingredients and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes at medium speed using a mixer, or longer by hand.
  • Gently fold in the whipped egg whites, using a wire whip or cake blender. Be sure to scrap the bottom of the bowl so the batter is well-blended.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan or angel food pan, or two 9-inch round ungreased cake pans.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated 325 degree oven. If it's in a tube or angel food pan, bake it for 50 minutes, then turn up the heat to 350 for the final 10 minutes, making a total baking time of 1 hour. If you're using two 9-inch pans, bake for about 40 minutes at 325, then 10 minutes more at 350.
  • NOTE: Don't open the oven during the first 45 minutes of baking; the cake will rise high above the pan, then settle back almost even.
  • It's done when a finger gently pressed in the middle doesn't leave a print, and you can hear a crackling sound if you listen carefully.
  • Cool the cake upside down for 1/2 hour before removing it from the pan.
  • If you've used a tube pan, set it atop a thin-necked bottle, theading the bottle neck through the hole in the tube.
  • NOTE: Dip a serrated knife in hot water between each slive if you want smooth, even pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 215.9, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 20.3, Protein 5.1

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

LOVELIGHT CHIFFON CAKE



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This is another old recipe I have collected. I have not tried this, but someone out there may be searching for this very recipe. Hope it finds you well.

Provided by RNurse Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, separated
1 3/4 cups flour, sifted
1/3 cup cooking oil
2 unsweetened chocolate squares, Melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and dust with flour two 8 inch pans. Beat egg whites. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of sugar. Continue beating until very stiff and glossy. Sift remaining sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Pour in oil, and half of buttermilk. Beat one minute on medium speed. Add remaining buttermilk, egg yolks and chocolate. Beat one minute more. Fold meringue into batter gently. Bak 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 54.1, Sodium 387.9, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 39.2, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • Use cake flour for a lighter, airier texture.
  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter gently, using a spatula.
  • Bake the cake in an ungreased tube pan.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • If you don't have a tube pan, you can use a bundt pan instead.
  • To make a chocolate chiffon cake, add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the batter.
  • For a citrus chiffon cake, add 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of orange juice to the batter.
  • For a berry chiffon cake, add 1 cup of fresh berries to the batter.

Conclusion:

Chiffon cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for special occasions or everyday snacks. With its light and airy texture, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above to make a perfect chiffon cake every time.

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