chiffon cake

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31 Pinches
Gainesville, GA
Updated on Aug 2, 2013

One of my mom's handwritten recipes.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 - eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

How To Make chiffon cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325.
  • Step 2
    Separate egg yolks from whites. Place whites in a medium bowl. Place yolks in a small bowl. Add cream of tarter to egg whites and beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl. Make a well in flour mixture. Add the egg yolks and beat well.
  • Step 4
    Blend in water, oil, and flavorings. Fold in beaten egg whites. Immediately pour into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 55 minutes on 325. Increase temperature to 350 and continue baking for 10 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Invert pan and allow to cool.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Flour

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