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Homemade orange chiffon cake on a white kitchen counter, with a natural, homemade vibe.

Orange Chiffon Cake

A light and fluffy Orange Chiffon Cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $5 - $7

Equipment

  • 10-inch Tube Pan Essential for proper rising and cooling
  • Electric mixer For whipping egg whites
  • Microplane grater For zesting the oranges
  • Sifter For aerating dry ingredients
  • Rubber spatula For folding egg whites gently

Ingredients

  • 2 large Eggs, separated Room temperature for best results
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Use a neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Orange Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Orange Zest Freshly zested for the most intense flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional, enhances the flavor profile
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Helps stabilize the egg whites
  • 1.5 cups Cake Flour For the light, airy texture
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetener for the cake
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent for the cake rise
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Enhances the overall flavor

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare a 10-inch ungreased tube pan.
  • Sift together dry ingredients: cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Whisk egg yolks, oil, orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract together.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently combine.
  • In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until firm peaks form.
  • Gently fold egg whites into the batter in three additions.
  • Pour the batter into the tube pan and run a knife through to remove large air bubbles.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Invert the pan immediately after baking and cool completely for 2-3 hours.
  • Once cooled, run a thin knife around the edges to release the cake.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 80g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.6mg