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Soft Vanilla Chiffon Cake Recipe
Introduction
Vanilla chiffon cake is a light, fluffy, and elegant cake with a soft texture and a golden crust. It is perfect for family gatherings, tea time, birthdays, or any special occasion. This cake is baked in a tube pan, which helps it rise beautifully and stay airy.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar or lemon juice
Preparation
First, preheat the oven to 170°C. Do not grease the cake pan, because the batter needs to cling to the sides while rising.
In a large bowl, mix the egg yolks with half of the sugar until the mixture becomes pale and creamy. Add the oil, milk, and vanilla extract, then mix well. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add them gradually to the yolk mixture. Stir until smooth.
In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar or lemon juice until foamy. Add the remaining sugar little by little and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter in three parts. Mix carefully so the air stays inside the batter. Pour the batter into the tube pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick comes out clean. After baking, turn the pan upside down and let the cake cool completely before removing it.
Presentation
Serve the vanilla chiffon cake plain, or decorate it with powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh fruit, or chocolate sauce. It goes perfectly with coffee, tea, or fresh juice.
Conclusion
This soft vanilla chiffon cake is simple, delicious, and beautiful. Its light texture and rich vanilla flavor make it a wonderful dessert for any occasion. With careful mixing and proper cooling, you will get a tall, fluffy cake just like the one in the picture.
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