Description
Light, airy, and bursting with strawberry flavor, this strawberry chiffon cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Its delicate texture and fresh taste will make it a crowd favorite!
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Ingredients
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- 1 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ΒΌ cups granulated sugar
- 1 Β½ tsp baking powder
- ΒΌ tsp salt
- 6 large eggs, separated
- Β½ cup fresh strawberry puree
- Β½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ΒΌ tsp cream of tartar
- ΒΌ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- reheat oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C) and grease an angel food or tube pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine egg yolks, strawberry puree, oil, vanilla extract, water, and lemon juice. Stir in the dry ingredients until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the strawberry mixture until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool upside down in the pan to preserve its light texture.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, top with fresh strawberries or whipped cream.
- Make sure to cool the cake upside down to prevent it from collapsin
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes