Description
Indulge in the airy delight of Strawberry Chiffon Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion! This cake features layers of fluffy chiffon sponge infused with fresh strawberries and topped with a cloud-like whipped cream. Its soft texture and vibrant flavor make it an impressive centerpiece for birthdays, tea parties, or casual gatherings. With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert. Elevate your celebration with this refreshing treat that’s sure to become a favorite among family and friends!
Ingredients
- 5 large egg whites
- 5 large egg yolks
- 120 g granulated sugar (divided)
- 60 g milk
- 50 g oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 g cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 400 g heavy cream
- 40 g powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease two 6-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 100g of granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, milk, oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Sift cake flour, baking powder, and remaining sugar; fold into the egg yolk mixture.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until no streaks remain.
- Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by layering whipped cream and diced strawberries between cake layers; frost the top with more whipped cream and garnish with whole strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest or almond extract to the batter. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results. You can use frozen strawberries; just thaw and drain them well before adding.