Vanilla Chiffon Cake
Vanilla Chiffon Cake is a light cake that is made of oil, eggs, cake flour, sugar, baking powder and vanilla extract (as flavoring). This light and soft cake resembles the texture of the Mamon. The fluffy texture of this cake can be attributed to the egg whites and the absence of butter. The volume of the eggs and oil used prevents the cake to dry out or harden after sometime compared to the other types of cakes.
In this particular recipe, Canola oil is used instead of vegetable oil. Based on experience, Canola oil outperforms the other types of oil in providing moisture to any cake. We also used Buttercream icing to garnish the cake. Having a light and fluffy cake means the absence of butter. Since the flavor of butter gives richness and life to the cake, using the Buttercream icing is recommended if you want to have that buttery flavor. We now have a light, soft, fluffy, and buttery cake fit for all occasions.
Try this Vanilla Chiffon Cake recipe.
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Vanilla Chiffon Cake is a light cake that is made of oil, eggs, cake flour, sugar, baking powder and vanilla extract (as flavoring). This light and soft cake resembles the texture of the Mamon. The fluffy texture of this cake can be attributed to the egg whites and the absence of butter. The volume of the eggs and oil used prevents the cake to dry out or harden after sometime compared to the other types of cakes.
In this particular recipe, Canola oil is used instead of vegetable oil. Based on experience, Canola oil outperforms the other types of oil in providing moisture to any cake. We also used Buttercream icing to garnish the cake. Having a light and fluffy cake means the absence of butter. Since the flavor of butter gives richness and life to the cake, using the Buttercream icing is recommended if you want to have that buttery flavor. We now have a light, soft, fluffy, and buttery cake fit for all occasions.
Try this Vanilla Chiffon Cake recipe. Let me know what you think.
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Vanilla Chiffon Cake
Ingredients
- >>Cake:
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 5 pieces raw eggs separated
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- >>Buttercream Icing:
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 4 tablespoons evaporated milk
Instructions
- Make the Cake by combining flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl then mix well. Pour-in the cold water, canola oil, egg yolks, and vanilla extract then whisk until the texture becomes smooth. Set aside. Transfer the egg whites in a separate mixing bowl and combine cream of tartar. Beat the egg white and cream of tartar mixture using an electric mixer (high speed) until texture becomes fluffy. Beat-in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar a teaspoonful at a time and continue mixing until everything is properly distributed. At this point, you should have two mixing bowls with different mixtures. Combine the egg white mixture with the egg yolk mixture gradually by folding the egg white mixture in the egg yolk mixture (start with 1/4 of the egg white mixture followed by another 1/4 until everything is fully combined). Grease two 9-10" round cake pan and pour-in the folded mixture equally. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and bake both cake pans for 33 minutes.
- Make the Icing by combining softened butter and shortening in a mixing bowl then cream using an electric mixer. Beat-in the sugar 1/2 cup at a time then continue mixing until everything is properly distributed. At this point, the mixture should be somewhat dry. Add the evaporated milk then continue mixing until texture becomes smooth. Set aside.
- Remove the cake from the oven then allow to cool down.
- Separate the cake from the cake pan and trim the edges using a bread knife.
- Place one cake on a flat surface then apply the icing on top spreading it evenly until the top part is fully covered.
- Put the other cake on top of the first one (the part with icing should be in the middle) then continue to apply icing on the whole cake.
- Use you imagination in designing the cake. You may or may not refrigerate this before serving.
- Serve. Share and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Watch the cooking video:
weng says
you can use vinegaras substitute to your cream of tartar, then sa oil naman you can use corn oil or vegetable oil.
mylene says
kuya ask lng pano kung wla cream of tartar ano pede isustitute dun tnx and more power!
Shanley says
I substitute a tsp. of calamansi/lemon juice or white vinegar if i’m running out of cream of tartar.
Ailleen says
Kuya chcolate cake naman pls………………
Panlasang Pinoy says
Jenny, feel free to use any color that you want.
shine says
how much cake flour did u use? u did not specify in your vid. thanks!
Florence says
Hi, i’d like to try po your cake recipe. but i’m wondering kung anong pedeng maipalit s cream of tartar. i have no idea kc kung anong tawag d2 s Italy nun. pede po kyang makahingi ng suggestion regarding that? thanks po 🙂
jhen says
hi jayneh! s0ri for the late reply.. alam mo yung world trade center sa city? andun yung behnfords..
anna says
hi poh,.. anu pde gmitin kung ala cream of tartar at vegetable shortening? ala aq mkta d2 s greece eh,.. thnx poh
norway says
hi kuya tnx for sharing this recipe….anyone here knows what cream of tatar for norsk????sorry i dont know it tnx have a blesses new year to all of us mabuhay…
Nael Qasem says
Thanks for the recipe. cake looks delicious.
kaleena says
hi, thanks for all the great recipes…keep them coming! so far, i’ve already tried your buttered puto, baked macaroni, embutido & kutsinta…love them all! hope to see a bibingka recipe in the future…the one that uses rice galapong or rice flour…thanks! happy new year!
ana says
hi! thank u 4r da recipe! advance hapi new year poh!!!
mikoy says
just wanna ask about the icing,what is vegetable shortening.if i dont have what else can i used.thank u
belle says
kuya thanks for the recipe, i hope my daughter will love it!!! merry christmass and blessed a happy new year!!!!!
leric says
thanks s recipe,merry christmass and happy new year.
brix says
kuya nice recipe… kuya request nmn recipe nung icing sa mga bday cakes.. yung normnal na wyt color lng xa.. sumtyms yta bnbake p nila yun pra mging candy.. bula ba ang twg dun s tglog… bsta yung usually icing n gngmit sa mga bday cakes…
toshi says
Thanks for featuring the Youtube on how to make a Vanilla Chiffon Cake and also Vanilla Icing making. At last, I will try to make my own cake at home this is what i have waiting for to see on how to make a step by step procedures on your YouTube. I hope my kids we loved it, and I hope it will succeed!
Please features more on your YouTube so that everybody’s will see.
Ps. Next features, a Cheese Cake making.
Thanks and more power to your program
daisy says
Thank you po sa recipe kuya,
Merry Christmas!!!
albert says
but for me i dont use cold water.just the tap water only
albert says
nice…
Felma Ehlers says
Hi Kuya thank you so much for all your videos of cooking and baking its really help me a lot my husband is a German and not really a fun of Filipino Dishes and Dessert but when i found your videos and website and I apply it then my Hubby really love my cooked and baked thank you so much Kuya hope your website and Videos will be last forever God bless you and your Family ; )
apple says
substitute for cream of tatar and canola oil???