🍰 Classic Chiffon Cake
Light, airy, and fluffy — a soft cake that’s a cross between a sponge and an oil cake, perfect for birthdays, tea, or a simple dessert.
🛒 Ingredients (8–10 servings)
- 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar, divided
- 7 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water or milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Do not grease the chiffon cake pan; the batter needs to cling to the sides to rise properly.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup sugar.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, oil, water (or milk), and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4️⃣ Whip Egg Whites
- In a large clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add remaining ½ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
5️⃣ Fold Egg Whites
- Gently fold egg whites into the batter in thirds, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
6️⃣ Bake
- Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool
- Invert the pan immediately and let the cake cool completely upside-down to retain height and fluffiness.
- Once cool, run a knife around the edges and center tube to release cake.
8️⃣ Serve
- Dust with powdered sugar, or frost with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Flavor Variations: Lemon zest, orange zest, chocolate, or matcha powder.
- Moisture Boost: Brush with simple syrup before serving.
- Folding Technique: Use a spatula to fold gently for maximum fluff.
- Pan Tips: Tube pan with removable bottom works best; avoid greasing.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Chocolate chiffon cake version
- Mini chiffon cupcakes
- Citrus chiffon cake
- Light whipped cream frosting for chiffon cake
Do you want it classic vanilla light or richly flavored like chocolate or citrus?
