CHIFFON CAKE 
8 eggs, room temperature
1/4 c. oil
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. cake flour, sifted (Softasilk)
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Separate egg yolks from egg whites. Set aside. Mix sifted cake flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 teaspoons baking powder and a pinch of salt; make a well. Add 8 egg yolks, 1/4 cup oil, 3/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

In another bowl, beat egg whites with 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar with mixer on high speed until stiff. Fold egg mixture into egg whites by hand a little at a time. Pour into ungreased 10" tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 minutes. Take out of oven and turn upside down until cool.

 

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