Lemon Chiffon Cake

Moist, airy and fluffy Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipe to brighten up your day! This 6 inch Lemon Cake bakes super tall and is just the right amount of sweet.

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Who could resist a delicate, pillowy, soft and light slice of lemony cake. I wouldn't (I also couldn't stop at one)!

This cake tastes like you are biting into clouds. No kidding. And is super easy to bake too! As long as you manage to make a silky and frothy meringue. Follow the recipe to the T and you are gold.

Recipe Ingredients:

• Cake Flour: Cake flour makes the softest sponge cake that you will ever bake
• Baking Powder: For lift
• Lemon zest and juice: Remember to strain the lemon juice before adding it to the batter
• Milk: Milk helps creating a rich cake. I recommend using full fat
• Oil: Adds a ton of moisture
• Eggs: Separate eggs when cold (it's easier to separate them this way). Allow them to come at room temp. before using. So plan accordingly
• Sugar: We are using granulated sugar in this cake recipe
• Cream of Tartar: Helps to stabilize the meringue

How to make Lemon Cake:

There are two parts to today's recipe-

• Making the Cake Batter
• Making the Meringue

How to make Meringue:

1. We will begin by whipping room temp egg whites in a clean bowl till they are frothy.
2. Add in cream of Tartar.
3. Now adding sugar slowly, keep beating the egg whites for 4-5 minutes.
4. Beat just until stiff peaks form!

Blackberry Glaze:

Although this Lemon Cake tastes so good on it's own. I'd never deny the comfort of sweet berry glaze on top of this dreamy cake. Don't skip it!

You will need fresh berry puree, lemon juice, vanilla and confectioners' sugar to bring this bright sweet and easy glaze together.

What does chiffon cake taste like?

Chiffon Cake is a very light textured, supremely moist and fluffy cake. This texture is created by whipping the egg whites separately.

Can I bake chiffon cake in a normal pan?

I baked this cake without using a tube pan and unlike most other chiffon cakes, this one baked beautifully. Moist, fluffy and soft. Just the way chiffon cakes should be.

I believe since this is a small chiffon cake recipe, a normal pan worked. I wouldn't try this with a regular size cake. It can easily dry out as the baking time would be more! 

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Lemon Chiffon Cake

Moist, airy and fluffy Lemon Chiffon Cake to brighten up your day! This 6 inch Lemon Cake bakes super tall and is just the right amount of sweet.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 5 Slices

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Calories: 385kcal

Author: Neha

Ingredients

• ▢ 113 Gms Cake Flour
• ▢ 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
• ▢ ¼ tsp Salt
• ▢ 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• ▢ 2 ½ Tbsp Lemon Juice (mixed with 1 ½ Tbsp water)
• ▢ 90 Gms Egg Yolks
• ▢ 2 Tbsp Lemon Zest
• ▢ 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Milk
• ▢ ¼ Cup (60 ml) Oil

For Meringue

• ▢ 120 Gms Egg Whites
• ▢ ¼ tsp Cream of Tartar (or ½ tsp lemon juice)
• ▢ ¾ Cup (150 gms) Granulated Sugar (divided)

For Blackberry Glaze

• ▢ ½ Cup Fresh Blackberries
• ▢ 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• ▢ 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• ▢ 1-1 ½ Cups Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a 6-inch round cake tin (3-4 inches tall) with parchment paper. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature.
• Add egg yolks + 50 gms to sugar to a mixing bowl and beat for a minute. Add oil, vanilla extract, salt, milk, water, lemon juice and zest to the bowl and mix in till everything gets combined well. 
• Now add in atleast three times sifted cake flour and baking powder to the mixture and fold it in.
• In a separate clean and dry bowl, add egg whites (at room temperature only) and beat in for a minute. Now add cream of tartar/lemon juice to it and beat well. Slowly keep on adding the remaining sugar and beating continuously until the meringue forms stiff peaks. This may take 5-6 minutes.
• Mix meringue in the yellow cake batter in three batches. And fold in using a spatula.
• Pour the mix in your lined cake tin and bake for 55-58 mins or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
•  Invert the cake tin, as soon as you take it out of the oven and let it cool down completely.

For Blackberry Glaze

• Microwave fresh blackberries and lemon juice in a microwave safe bowl until berries release their juices.
• Strain the puree and add it to confectioners' sugar. Mix in vanilla and combine until a smooth glaze forms.
• If the glaze is too thick add a tsp or 2 of water slowly. If it is too thin add some more confectioners' sugar.
• Pour and spread over cooled cake!

Notes

How to store Lemon Cake:

• This cake stays good at room temperature for a day, covered tightly. If you are planning to store it for a longer period leftovers must be stored in the refrigerator, covered at all times.
• Lemon cake also freezes well for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before slicing. 

Can I bake chiffon cake in a normal pan?

I baked this cake without using a tube pan and unlike most other chiffon cakes, this one baked beautifully. Moist, fluffy and soft. Just the way chiffon cakes should be.

I believe since this is a small chiffon cake recipe, a normal pan worked. I wouldn't try this with a regular size cake. It can easily dry out as the baking time would be more! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 170mg | Sugar: 72g

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