Source: San_ta, AdobeStockThe softest and airiest sponge cake is called chiffon. To prepare it, it's important to follow the ingredient proportions and recipe instructions. And don't open the oven during baking to prevent it from collapsing! Cool the finished chiffon cake on a wire rack before slicing it into layers or serving with tea. We're sharing 8 excellent recipes!
1. Chiffon Cake with Milk and Vegetable Oil
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA simple classic chiffon cake recipe that anyone can master.
You will need: 3 eggs, 80 g sugar, 35 g vegetable oil, 50 ml milk, 5 g baking powder, 5 g vanilla sugar, 100 g flour, 1 pinch of salt.
Instructions: Separate the eggs into whites and yolks. Whisk the yolks with half of the sugar, add the oil, and mix. Add the sifted flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar. Beat the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form, gradually adding the remaining sugar. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter with a spatula. Bake the cake for 45 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
2. Egg White Chiffon Cake
Source: vk.comThis recipe requires more egg whites than yolks.
You will need: 200 g flour, 3 egg yolks, 6 egg whites, 2 tsp baking powder, 135 ml milk, 8 g vanilla sugar, 150 g sugar, 1 pinch of salt, 100 ml vegetable oil.
Instructions: Beat the egg whites with salt until fluffy. While continuing to beat, gradually add half of the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Separately, beat the egg yolks with all the remaining sugar until pale.
Mix the milk with the oil, pour it into the yolks, and beat again. Add the sifted flour with baking powder, then gently fold the egg whites into the batter with a spatula. Bake the chiffon cake for 35 minutes in the oven. Start at 180 degrees, reduce to 165 after 20 minutes, and then to 150 degrees after another 10 minutes.
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3. Chiffon Cake with Boiling Water
Source: dzen.ruFor a fluffier cake texture, it's best to use cornstarch.
You will need: 4 eggs, 150 g sugar, 150 g flour, 40 ml vegetable oil, 125 g cornstarch, 7 g baking powder, 50 ml water.
Instructions: Mix the sifted flour, baking powder, and cornstarch. Beat the eggs with sugar and salt until a fluffy white mass forms. Gently fold in the dry ingredients in batches with a spatula. Pour in 50 ml of boiling water and oil, mix the batter again, and bake the chiffon cake for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 175 degrees Celsius.
4. Lemon Chiffon Cake
Source: mirtesen.ruTo make the flavor even richer, add a little vanilla.
You will need: 120 ml water, 85 ml olive oil, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 4 egg yolks, 6 egg whites, zest of 1 lemon, 185 g sugar, 175 g flour, 1 pinch of salt.
Instructions: Mix the sifted flour with baking powder. Beat the egg yolks until a light, thick mass forms, add the oil and water, and beat again. Add the lemon zest, 150 g sugar, and beat once more. Separately, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold the flour into the yolks, then gently fold in the egg whites with a spatula. Bake the chiffon cake for 35-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Chiffon Cake in a Multicooker
Source: AdobeStockIt turns out just as even, porous, and airy.
You will need: 130 g flour, 3 eggs, 100 g sugar, 80 ml milk, 1 tsp baking powder, 50 ml melted butter, 1 pinch of salt.
Instructions: Separate the egg whites and yolks. Beat the yolks with milk and melted butter until foamy, add salt, sifted flour, and 80 g sugar. Separately, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding the remaining sugar. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter with a spatula. Cook the cake for 50 minutes in a multicooker on the baking setting.
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6. Chiffon Cake with Water and Starch
Source: pinterest.comIf you don't have milk at home, it's not a problem. These ingredients are enough for two small chiffon cakes.
You will need: 6 eggs, 100 ml vegetable oil, 180 ml water, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 260 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 330 g sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Instructions: Sift together the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and 2/3 of the sugar. Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the yolks with water, oil, and vanilla extract.
While continuing to beat, gradually add the dry ingredients to the yolks. Separately, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter. Bake the cakes for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
7. Chiffon Cake with Butter
Source: postila.ruVegetable oil is most often used for chiffon cake, but here's another interesting option.
You will need: 4 eggs, 140 g sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar, 165 g flour, 1 pinch of salt, 60 g butter, 1 tsp baking powder, 120 ml milk.
Instructions: Beat the eggs with both types of sugar and salt until fluffy. Add the sifted flour with baking powder and mix. Separately, combine the boiling milk and butter until the butter dissolves. Pour the hot milk into the batter, mix again, and bake the chiffon cake in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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8. Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruBaking time depends on the diameter of the pan and the height of the cake.
You will need: 200 g flour, 40 g cocoa, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 eggs, 230 g sugar, 150 ml milk, 50 ml vegetable oil, 200 ml boiling water.
Instructions: Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa. Beat the eggs with salt and sugar until fluffy. Add half of the dry mixture, mix, and add the milk with oil. Mix again and add the remaining dry mixture. Then, pour in the boiling water in a thin stream, mix with a whisk, and pour the batter into the pan. Bake the cake in the oven for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.