Cherry Chiffon Cake Recipe

Name: Cherry Chiffon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. Wesson oil; 5 unbeaten medium egg yolks; 1/4 c. maraschino cherry juice; 1/2 c. cold water; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. egg whites (7 to 8); 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/2 c. maraschino cherries, very thinly chopped fine and well drained; 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

Servings: persons

2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Wesson oil
5 unbeaten medium egg yolks
1/4 c. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. egg whites (7 to 8)
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, very thinly chopped fine and well drained
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

1
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt 3 times. Make a well and add in order given the next 5 ingredients.
2
Beat until smooth.
3
Into large bowl measure egg whites and cream of tartar.
4
Beat until whites form very stiff peaks.
5
Do not underbeat.
6
Peaks will stand alone.
7
Gradually pour egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites, folding gently as you pour, just until blended.
8
Do not stir.
9
Mix together maraschino cherries and chopped nuts.
10
Sprinkle over batter and fold gently with a few strokes.
11
Pour immediately into ungreased angel food pan (10 x 4-inch).
12
Bake at 325u00b0 for 65 to 70 minutes until top springs back or needle inserted into cake returns clean.
13
When done, turn pan upside down with tube part of pan over neck of thin bottle.
14
Cool thoroughly before removing from pan.
15
Frost with either white mountain icing or cherry nut icing.

1379

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Cherry Chiffon Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Chiffon Cake

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