Orange Chiffon Cake

Here’s a recipe for an orange chiffon cake:

Ingredients:

  • For the Cake:
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup orange juice
    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
    • 4 large egg yolks
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • 6 large egg whites
    • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, orange juice, oil, egg yolks, and orange zest until well combined.
  4. Beat Egg Whites:
    • In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in Egg Whites:
    • Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
  7. Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Invert:
    • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve:
    • Once cool, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with orange glaze if desired.

Enjoy your delicious orange chiffon cake! 🍰