Chiffon cake is a wonderfully light, airy cake that combines the richness of a butter cake with the lightness of a sponge cake—thanks to whipped egg whites folded into the batter. It’s fluffy, moist, and perfect for any occasion!
Here’s a classic Chiffon Cake recipe for you:
🍰 Classic Chiffon Cake
🍽️ Makes: 1 (9-inch) cake
⏱️ Time: 20 min prep + 45 min baking + cooling
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 1/4 cups (280g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
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1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar, divided
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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7 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
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3/4 cup (180 ml) water
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1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp cream of tartar
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Have an ungreased 9-inch tube pan ready (do not grease — the batter needs to cling to the sides to rise properly).
2. Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, sift together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine wet ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, water, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Make batter:
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and well combined.
5. Whip egg whites:
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
6. Fold egg whites:
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions, careful not to deflate the mixture.
7. Bake:
Pour the batter into the ungreased tube pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool upside down:
Immediately invert the pan (turn it upside down) and let the cake cool completely in the pan to prevent it from collapsing.
9. Remove from pan:
Once cooled, run a knife around the edges to loosen and remove the cake from the pan.
💡 Tips:
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Make sure egg whites are at room temp for better volume.
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Don’t grease the pan! This helps the cake “climb” and stay fluffy.
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Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Want a flavored chiffon cake version—like lemon, orange, or chocolate? Or ideas for frosting and decorating? Just ask!
