Best 5 Homemade Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite delight of our homemade lemon chiffon cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its airy texture, vibrant citrus flavor, and refreshing lightness. This delectable treat is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual masterpiece, adorned with a delicate crumb and a dusting of powdered sugar. As you embark on this culinary journey, you will discover the secrets behind creating this delightful dessert, from the perfect balance of ingredients to the precise baking techniques that result in a cake that is both fluffy and moist. Along the way, you will also uncover variations of this classic recipe, including a gluten-free version and a delightful lemon blueberry chiffon cake that bursts with sweet-tart berries. Prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure as you explore the world of lemon chiffon cakes, creating unforgettable moments of culinary bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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Our Lemon Chiffon Cake is the perfect summertime dessert. Chiffon cakes are always made with oil, not butter, and will not get hard when refrigerated.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 7-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, (about 4 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees and have ready an ungreased 7-inch tube pan. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, vegetable oil, 1/3 cup water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add reserved dry ingredients, and beat until smooth.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Gradually add remaining tablespoon of granulated sugar; beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  • Gradually fold egg-white mixture into the batter; start by folding in 1/3, then fold in the remaining 2/3. Pour batter into pan. Using an offset spatula, smooth the top. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean and the cake is golden, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove cake from oven; invert the pan over a glass soda bottle for 2 hours to cool. Turn cake right-side up. Run a table knife all the way down between cake and pan; invert again, and remove cake. Dust cake with confectioners' sugar before serving.

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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This moist, airy lemon chiffon cake was my dad's favorite. Mom revamped the original recipe to include lemons. I'm not much of a baker, but whenever I make this dessert my family is thrilled! -Trisha Kammers, Clarkston, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

7 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°., Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together twice; place in another large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, water, oil, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth. Add to flour mixture; beat until well blended., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. , Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack 50-55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1 hour., Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate., In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOIST LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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This fluffy cake is a real treat drizzled with the sweet-tart lemon glaze. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup large egg whites (about 7)
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
LEMON GLAZE:
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into lemon mixture until smooth. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the lemon mixture. , Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Remove cake to a serving platter. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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This cake recipe makes lemony, light, and luscious lemon-flavored chiffon cake with a creamy filling made with lemon pie filling.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¾ cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
6 egg yolks
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
6 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 ½ cups lemon pie filling
8 slices lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar. Add oil, egg yolks, water and lemon rind. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, and beat until very stiff and shiny peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Turn batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Invert cake and cool completely in pan. When cool, loosen edges and shake pan to remove cake.
  • To Make Filling: Beat cream to stiff peaks. Fold in lemon filling. Chill until stiff.
  • To Assemble Cake: Slice cake horizontally into 3 equal layers. Fill layers with 1/3 cup of filling. Spread remaining filling on top layer. Decorate with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 173.5 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 343.8 mg, Sugar 48.2 g

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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Provided by Kathy Specht

Categories     Cake     Citrus     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Picnic     Lemon     Summer     Shower     Potluck     Bon Appétit     California     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
8 eggs, separated
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Using electric mixer at low speed, beat in vegetable oil, egg yolks, lemon juice, water and lemon peel. Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in another large bowl. Using clean dry beaters, beat until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/4 of whites into batter to lighten. Gently fold in remaining whites.
  • Pour cake batter into ungreased 10-inch-diameter tube pan. Tap pan on counter or run rubber spatula through cake batter to release air pockets. Bake cake until springy to touch, about 1 1/4 hours. Immediately invert cake in pan over neck of bottle. Cool cake completely. Run knife around pan sides to loosen cake. Transfer cake to plate. Dust with powdered sugar.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • Grate the lemon zest finely so that it evenly distributes throughout the cake.
  • Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before whipping them. This will help them reach their full volume and create a light and fluffy cake.
  • Beat the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed as they begin to foam.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter gently, using a spatula. Overmixing can deflate the egg whites and make the cake dense.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven and do not open the oven door during baking. This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This homemade lemon chiffon cake is a light, fluffy, and flavorful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a tender crumb and a bright lemon flavor, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you enjoy it plain or topped with a whipped cream or cream cheese frosting, this lemon chiffon cake is sure to be a hit.

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