Low Fat Chiffon Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cake flour1 1⁄8 Cup (18 tbs), sifted
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Baking powder1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sugar3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Oil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Cold water6 Tablespoon
 Egg yolks2
 Vanilla extract3⁄4 Teaspoon
 Almond extract1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Egg whites4
 Cream of tartar1⁄4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 381 Calories from Fat 101

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11 g17.5%

Saturated Fat 1.7 g8.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 61.7 mg20.6%

Sodium 430 mg17.9%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g16.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 26.2 g

Protein 20 g40.7%

Vitamin A 1.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 13.1% Iron 1.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 325° F.

MAKING
2. Sieve in flour with baking powder, sugar, and salt. Beat in oil, water, vanilla, egg yolks, and almond extracts to a smooth mixture.
3. Beat egg white with cream of tartar to a stiff mixture.
4. Carefully fold egg white into yolk mixture.
5. Transfer to a 9-inch tube pan and bake for 60 minutes or until the cake top springs backwards when pressed using a finger.
6. Take out and invert into a clean plate. Allow to cool.
7. Using a spatula, loosen the cake.

SERVING
8. Serve Chiffon Cake sliced with whipped cream.
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