Orange Chiffon Cake
Light as air and full of flavor, Orange Chiffon Cake is the kind of cake that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
The cake:
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour
- 1 cup sugar divided
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup orange soda or juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
The meringue:
- 6 large egg whites
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- Powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Sift together the cake flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and baking powder.
- Mix in the egg yolks, orange soda, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
- Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the meringue into the cake batter until well combined.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased chiffon cake mold and bake for 1 hour and 1 minute.
- Cool upside down before removing from the mold and dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!