Chiffon Cake Recipe
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Chiffon Cake

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 tube cake
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 7 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 recipe Williamsburg Butter Frosting

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until very stiff. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 489 | Total Fat: 16.7g | Cholesterol: 121mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by skang   view full review
I am a newbie when it comes to cooking, but that doesn't stop my enthusiasm! My first attempt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2007 by azzilann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
UNBELIEVABLY light & fluffy!!!...otherwise you did something wrong. The result of your egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by mayura   view full review
A not bad recipe, but I've had better.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by ROSE332   view full review
My husband will not eat a bought Angel Food Cake so a few weeks ago I made one from scratch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by yoori   view full review
Great recipe! I used this to make Korean fresh cream cake, and it turned out delicious! The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2003 by BARBARA DIETER   view full review
The family loved this recipe! On a warm summer evening after a heavy meal, this cake was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2010 by Sanasim   view full review
It sounds too good and tempting to try.. WHAT CN I USE IF I DONT HAVE CAKE FLOUR i just have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by Bethany   view full review
Delicious! Served this with whipped cream and strawberries; the cake actually melts in your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by JAZZY-GIRL   view full review
This was O.K. but we thought it was just a little bland. It didn't seem to have much real...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2005 by petrinagoh   view full review
My friends love this cake. It's easy for me to bake as well

 

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