Chiffon cakes or cloud cakes are light as air and the key to keeping them this way is by deflating as little air as possible and using a metal spoon when stirring the meringue through the batter.
| Created by | Spinneys |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 55 minutes |
| Serves | 8 |
| Cuisine | American |
| Diet | Family Friendly |
| Preparation | Easy |
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Download PDFTo make the chiffon cake, preheat the oven to 170°C, gas mark 3.
Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cake flour, 250g sugar, baking powder, salt and 1 tbsp of the orange, lemon and grapefruit zests. Mix until combined.
Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Add the egg yolks, 4 tbsp of orange, grapefruit and lemon juices and oil and beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy, add the cream of tartar and remaining 50g of caster sugar and whisk to make a meringue which forms soft peaks.
Fold the meringue through the cake batter, using a metal spoon, in three batches.
Pour into an ungreased 24cm chiffon tin and bake for 55-60 minutes or until springy to the touch.
Remove from the oven and immediately invert onto a wire rack. Allow to cool completely.
To make the glaze, gently whisk the remaining 1 tbsp of orange, lemon and grapefruit juices and 1 tsp of orange zest into the icing sugar to create a lump-free glaze.
Spread the glaze over the cooled cake.
Decorate with dried citrus slices and serve.
