Anniversary Chiffon Cake

Name: Anniversary Chiffon Cake
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour; 3/4 c. brown sugar, packed; 3/4 c. granulated sugar; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 5 egg yolks, unbeaten; 3/4 c. cold water; 2 tsp. maple flavoring; 1 c. egg whites (7 or 8); 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; 1 c. finely chopped pecans

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable oil
5 egg yolks, unbeaten
3/4 c. cold water
2 tsp. maple flavoring
1 c. egg whites (7 or 8)
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. finely chopped pecans

Directions

1

Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
2

Make a well. Add oil, egg yolks, water and flavoring.
3

Beat with spoon until smooth.
4

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large mixing bowl until very stiff peaks form.
5

Pour egg yolk mixture gradually over beaten egg whites, gently folding in with rubber scraper until just blended. Gently fold in pecans.
6

Pour into ungreased tube pan.
7

Bake at 325° for 55 minutes, then at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes.