Strawberry Chiffon Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A light and fluffy strawberry chiffon cake featuring fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for celebrations and summer gatherings with its delicate texture and fruity flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 quart strawberries
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Combine cake flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix yolks with water, vanilla, and oil until well combined.
  5. Gradually beat the yolk mixture into the flour mixture with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
  6. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  7. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until well incorporated.
  9. Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.
  11. Hull and slice the strawberries.
  12. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in sliced strawberries.
  13. Slice the cooled cake and layer with the strawberry whipped cream mixture before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

662 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 17.6g 23% DV
Carbs 109.2g 40% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 34.3g 69% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12520.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 4442.8mg 95% DV
Cholesterol 94mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 118.5mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1612mg 100% DV
Iron 6.7mg 37% DV
Diet fit Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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