Best 5 Moist Lemon Chiffon Cake Recipes

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Lemon chiffon cake is a classic dessert that is both light and fluffy, with a bright and tangy lemon flavor. This moist lemon chiffon cake recipe is made with simple ingredients and is easy to follow, resulting in a tall and tender cake that is perfect for any occasion. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions, as well as tips for making the perfect chiffon cake. Additionally, the article provides two variations of the recipe: a lemon blueberry chiffon cake and a lemon cream cheese chiffon cake. These variations add extra flavor and texture to the classic lemon chiffon cake, making them perfect for those who enjoy a more decadent dessert. With its light and airy texture, bright lemon flavor, and easy-to-follow instructions, this moist lemon chiffon cake recipe is a must-try for any baker.

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

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 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.

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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Make and share this Lemon Chiffon Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 dash salt
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil, lemon peel and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended.
  • In another large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets.
  • Bake on the lowest oven rack at 325 for 50-55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert the pan; cool completely, about one hour.
  • Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. In a small mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.2, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 385.9, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 54.7, Protein 5.9

FLUFFY CHIFFON CAKE



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You can think of the chiffon cake as angel food cake's even fluffier cousin. This is the recipe from Tartine Bakery in San Francisco.

Provided by Elizabeth Prueitt

Yield Makes 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

2¼ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1½ cups (300 g) sugar
¾ tsp. salt
½ cup vegetable oil, such as safflower or sunflower
6 large egg yolks
¾ cup water
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ tsp. lemon zest, grated
10 large egg whites
¼ tsp. cream of tartar or lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 10" springform pan with 3" sides with parchment paper cut to fit exactly. Do not grease the sides of the pan.
  • Sift together the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Add 1¼ cups of the sugar and the salt and whisk to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, egg yolks, water, vanilla, and lemon zest. Make a well in the flour, add the yolk mixture, and then whisk thoroughly and quickly for about 1 minute until very smooth.
  • Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl. Using a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat on medium speed until frothy. Add the cream of tartar or lemon juice and beat on medium-high speed until the whites hold soft peaks. Slowly add the remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat on medium-high speed until the whites hold firm, shiny peaks. Using a rubber spatula, scoop about one third of the whites onto the yolk mixture and fold in gently to lighten the batter. Gently fold in the remaining whites just until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula if necessary. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Let cool in the pan (the sides of the pan will help hold the structure of the cake as it cools) on a wire rack. To unmold, run a small, thin knife around the sides of the pan to loosen the cake and then release and lift off the pan sides. Invert the cake, peel off the parchment, and then use as directed in individual recipes. The cake will keep, well wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Tips:

- For a lighter texture, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. - Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will ensure that the batter mixes evenly and smoothly. - Do not overbeat the batter. Overbeating can result in a tough, dense cake. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in a dry, crumbly cake. - Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting. - For a more intense lemon flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. - For a more moist cake, brush the top of the cake with a simple syrup made from sugar and water. - Decorate the cake with fresh berries, lemon slices, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Moist lemon chiffon cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy texture, bright lemon flavor, and moist crumb, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow these tips to ensure that your lemon chiffon cake turns out perfect every time.

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