Best Heavenly Chiffon Cake With Browned Butter Icing Recipes

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LIGHT AND FLUFFY CHIFFON CAKE



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Learn how to make a light & fluffy vanilla chiffon cake with this simple, easy to follow recipe! Full of expert tips & tricks to get the perfect chiffon cake that's soft, airy, light, and won't shrink or deflate.

Provided by Jamie

Categories     Baked Goods     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups cake flour ( - (200g))
1 ⅓ cup sugar ( - (260g); divided)
1 teaspoon baking powder ( - (5g))
½ teaspoon salt ( - (3g))
½ teaspoon cream of tartar ( - (1g))
6 large egg yolks ( - (100g))
6 large egg whites ( - (200g))
⅓ cup vegetable oil ( - (80g))
¼ cup water ( - (60g))
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste ( - substitute with vanilla extract)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 355 degrees F. Add the egg yolks, vegetable oil, water, vanilla, salt, and half of the sugar to a large mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine. (The remaining half of the sugar will be used for the egg whites.)
  • Sift the cake flour and baking powder, into the egg yolk mixture in three batches. Fold after each time until well combined. Avoid over mixing.
  • Add the egg whites and cream of tarter to a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium high speed while adding the remaining half of the sugar. Add the sugar in three batches until you've reached firm peaks. See Note 1.
  • Add half the beaten egg whites to the egg yolk mixture. Fold gently to combine then add the remaining half. Fold gently again to avoid deflating the batter. The batter should be light, airy, and fluffy.
  • Spray the inside of your ungreased, aluminum chiffon cake pan with water including the inner tube. This helps prevent the cake from sticking too much to the pan once baked. Pour the batter into the pan and fill up to 75% full otherwise you may risk overflow.
  • Bake at 355 degrees F for 25 to 35 minutes. Your baking time will depend on how shallow or deep your pan is. See Note 2. Check after 25 minutes for doneness. It's ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is a golden brown color. If your pan is tall and deep, you may have to bake it longer.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately flip the chiffon pan upside down to invert it. Cool it down as soon as possible to prevent it from sinking and deflating.Drape a cold, damp towel over it to cool it down as quickly as possible. Rinse the towel under cold water and wring it dry. Drape it over the pan again and repeat this process until the pan is no longer hot. See Note 3.
  • Once the cake has cooled, flip over the pan and carefully run a knife along the sides of the pan to help remove it. Then run a knife along the bottom of the pan to remove it from the base.
  • Invert the cake again so the flat side is facing up and dust on powdered sugar. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEAVENLY CHIFFON CAKE



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Serve this light and airy spice cake after a heavy meal. It's drizzled with a sweet, buttery frosting.

Provided by Midwest Living

Categories     Food

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ cups sifted cake flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup cooking oil
7 egg yolks
¾ cup cold water
7 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Browned Butter Icing (see recipe)
½ cup sliced almonds or chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Make a well in the center of the mixture Add oil, yolks, and water. Beat with electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined. Beat on high speed for about 5 minutes or until satin smooth. Set aside.
  • Thoroughly wash beaters. In a very large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Pour batter in thin stream over egg whites; gently fold together.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Place pan on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Bake in a 325°F oven for 60 to 65 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert cake in pan. Cool completely.
  • Gently loosen sides of cake from pan with a spatula or knife. Invert cake over a serving plate and remove pan. Drizzle with Browned Butter Icing and sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Fat 19 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 268 mg

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

HEAVENLY CHIFFON CAKE (TNT)



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This cake is truly heavenly, with a light texture and a hint of spice.The recipe comes from my old recipes file.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2&1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1&1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup cooking oil
7 egg yolks
3/4 cup cold water
7 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
browned butter icing (recipe follows)
1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Add oil, yolks and water. Beat with electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined. Beat on high speed for about 5 minutes or until satin smooth. Set aside.
  • 2. Thoroughly wash beaters. In a very large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Pour batter in thin stream over egg whites; gently fold together. Pour batter into an ungreased 10" tube pan. Place pan on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Bake in a 325 oven for 60-65 minutes, or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert cake in pan. Cool completely. Gently loosen sides of cake from pan with a spatula or knife. Invert cake over a serving plate and remove pan. Drizzle with Browned Butter Icing and sprinkle with nuts. Makes 12 servings.
  • 3. Browned Butter Icing: In a small pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium low heat for about 15 minutes or until browned. Remove browned butter from heat. Place 2 cups sifted powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in browned butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3-4 tablespoons milk until icing consistency. Makes 3/4 cup.

FLUFFY CHIFFON CAKE



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You can think of the chiffon cake as angel food cake's even fluffier cousin. This is the recipe from Tartine Bakery in San Francisco.

Provided by Elizabeth Prueitt

Yield Makes 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

2¼ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1½ cups (300 g) sugar
¾ tsp. salt
½ cup vegetable oil, such as safflower or sunflower
6 large egg yolks
¾ cup water
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ tsp. lemon zest, grated
10 large egg whites
¼ tsp. cream of tartar or lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 10" springform pan with 3" sides with parchment paper cut to fit exactly. Do not grease the sides of the pan.
  • Sift together the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Add 1¼ cups of the sugar and the salt and whisk to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, egg yolks, water, vanilla, and lemon zest. Make a well in the flour, add the yolk mixture, and then whisk thoroughly and quickly for about 1 minute until very smooth.
  • Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl. Using a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat on medium speed until frothy. Add the cream of tartar or lemon juice and beat on medium-high speed until the whites hold soft peaks. Slowly add the remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat on medium-high speed until the whites hold firm, shiny peaks. Using a rubber spatula, scoop about one third of the whites onto the yolk mixture and fold in gently to lighten the batter. Gently fold in the remaining whites just until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula if necessary. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Let cool in the pan (the sides of the pan will help hold the structure of the cake as it cools) on a wire rack. To unmold, run a small, thin knife around the sides of the pan to loosen the cake and then release and lift off the pan sides. Invert the cake, peel off the parchment, and then use as directed in individual recipes. The cake will keep, well wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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