Best Orange Chiffon Layer Cake Recipes

ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE

Steps:

• Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, orange juice, oil and orange zest; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended. , In another large bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into orange mixture. , Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest rack at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate. , For glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan; add remaining glaze ingredients. Stir until smooth. Pour over top of cake, allowing it to drizzle down sides.

ORANGE CREAM CHIFFON CAKE

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Blend in orange juice and zest. Add flour and remaining sugar to yolk mixture; mix well., Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets., Bake at 325° on lowest oven rack 40-50 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1-1/2 hours. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan; remove cake., For filling, in a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Add the orange juice, egg and orange zest. Constantly whisk until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and cool completely. Fold in whipped topping., Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with one-third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

ORANGE CHIFFON LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees (second-lowest rack).
• Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
• In a mixing bowl beat beat the egg whites with 1/3 cup sugar until thick and glossy but not stiff.
• In a large bowl combine cake flour, 1-1/4 cups sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Add in orange peel, orange juice, milk, oil and egg yolks; mix at medium speed for 5 minutes.
• Fold in egg whites into batter until well blended.
• Divide the batter between the two pans.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until cake tests done.
• Cool completely, then fill and frost with orange or vanilla frosting.

ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE WITH VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup sugar. Make a well in center of flour mixture. Add oil, egg yolks, orange zest and juice, and 1/4 cup cold water; whisk batter until smooth.
• Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar (1 tablespoon at a time); continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold half of egg-white mixture into batter. Fold in remaining egg-white mixture just until combined (do not overmix).
• Pour batter into a 10-inch footed angel-food cake pan with a removable bottom; bake until a toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven; invert, still in pan, onto a baking sheet. Cool completely. Run a knife around edge and center to release cake. Serve topped with vanilla whipped cream and candied orange zest, if desired.

ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wash angel food tube pan in hot soapy water to ensure it is totally grease free.
• Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together into bowl. Make a well in center. Put egg yolks, cooking oil, orange juice, orange rind, and vanilla into well. Set aside. Don't beat yet.
• In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in mixing bowl until very stiff. Set aside.
• Using same beaters, beat egg yolk-flour mixture until smooth. Gently fold 1/4 at a time into egg whites. Pour batter into ungreased 10 inch angel food tube pan.
• Bake in oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Invert pan until cake has cooled. Remove from pan. Serve plain or frost with Orange Icing.

ORANGE CHIFFON LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat egg whites with 1/3 cup sugar until thick and glossy but not stiff. Set aside.
• Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add orange peel, orange juice, milk, Crisco Oil and egg yolks. Mix at medium speed for 3 minutes; scrape bottom and sides of bowl often.
• Fold egg whites into batter until well-blended. Pour into two greased and floured 8 x 1-1/2-inch layer pans.
• Bake at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes, until center springs back when touched lightly. Cool 10-20 minutes, then remove from pans.