Citrus Chiffon Cake Recipe

Name: Citrus Chiffon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups sifted cake flour; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup vegetable oil; 5 large eggs, separated, plus; 3 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; ¾ cup orange juice; ½ teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups sifted cake flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
5 large eggs, separated, plus
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
¾ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1
Adjust oven rack to lowest position.
2
Preheat oven to 325.
3
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into large bowl.
4
Make a wide well in center.
5
Add oil, then egg yolks, orange and lemon peels and juice.
6
Whisk until smooth; set aside.
7
Beat egg whites in large mixer and beat to stiff peaks.
8
Gradually pour in yolk mixture in thin, steady stream; fold in gently.
9
Pour batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
10
Bake 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted halfway between tube and side of pan comes out clean and cake springs back when touched gently.
11
Immediately invert pan onto a funnel or bottle; let stand until completely cool.
12
To loosen, run metal spatula or knife around side and tube.
13
Invert onto serving plate and remove pan.
14
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

1131

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups sifted cake flour, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Citrus 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.

Citrus Chiffon Cake

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