This light and fluffy orange chiffon cake is flavored with fresh orange juice and zest for a fragrant citrus cake!
Author:Catherine Zhang
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:60 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 20 minutes
Yield:1 x 8-inch cake 1x
Category:Cake
Method:Intermediate
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
Orange Chiffon Cake
120ml Orange juice (1/2 cup)
Zest of one large orange
6 Large egg yolks
1 tsp Vanilla extract
38g Caster sugar (I) (3 tbsp)
80ml Vegetable oil (1/3 cup)
150g Cake flour (1 1/2 cup)
2 tsp Baking powder
6 Large egg whites
90g Caster sugar (II) (1/3 cup2 tbsp)
Whipped Cream
240ml Thickened cream (1 cup)
25g White sugar (2 tbsp)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 160C/320F and prepare an ungreased 8-inch aluminum chiffon cake tin with a removable base
In a medium-sized bowl combine the orange juice, orange zest, egg yolks, vanilla extract, caster sugar (I), and vegetable oil, and whisk to combine
Sift in the flour and baking powder and whisk until just combined
Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whisk until foamy, or add them to a large bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until foamy
Add the caster sugar (II) and whisk on medium speed until stiff peaks form
Add 1/3 of the meringue to the egg yolks and whisk until just combined
Transfer the lightened egg yolk mixture to the remaining egg whites and gently fold until just combined
Gently transfer the batter to the prepared cake tin and give the tin a few taps to remove any large air bubbles
Bake for 45 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 140C/285F and bake for 15 minutes or until an inserted skewer emerges clean
Remove from the oven and invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely
Once completely cooled run a thin knife around the sides and base of the cake to unmould
Slice and serve alone or with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh fruit
Whipped Cream
Combine the cream and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl and beat on medium speed until stiff peaks
Transfer the cream to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip
Assembly
Unmould the cooled cake
Top with cake with dollops of whipped cream and top with fresh slices of orange