*Chiffon Cake

Name: *Chiffon Cake
Ingredients: 2 c. flour, sifted (Gold Medal); 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. Wesson oil; 7 unbeaten egg yolks; 3/4 c. cold water; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. egg whites (7 or 8); 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; 3/4 c. shredded coconut (if desired); 1 tsp. almond extract

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour, sifted (Gold Medal)
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Wesson oil
7 unbeaten egg yolks
3/4 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. egg whites (7 or 8)
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 c. shredded coconut (if desired)
1 tsp. almond extract

Directions

1

Heat oven to 325°.
2

Use ungreased tube pan.
3

Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
4

Make a well and add the oil, egg yolks, almonds, water and vanilla.
5

Beat 1 minute on medium speed.
6

Put egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl; beat until very stiff peaks form.
7

Pour egg yolk mixture over and fold in (this is an important step).
8

Do not stir.
9

Fold in coconut.