Orange Chiffon Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Orange Chiffon Cake
45 min.
10
488kcal

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If you're looking for a light and delightful dessert that embodies the vibrant flavors of citrus, look no further than this Orange Chiffon Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this dairy-free recipe combines the zesty brightness of fresh oranges with a light and airy texture that will have your taste buds dancing.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this beautiful cake to impress your family and friends without spending all day in the kitchen. Each slice boasts a splendid balance of sweetness and tang, thanks to the combination of fresh orange juice and zest. The addition of egg whites gives the cake its characteristic chiffon-like fluffiness, making it a perfect companion for afternoon tea or a festive gathering.

The simplicity of the ingredients allows the fresh orange flavor to shine, while the glaze adds a finishing touch that brings the entire creation together. Not only is this cake visually stunning, but it’s also a satisfying treat for those who prefer a dairy-free dessert.

Whether you serve it as a stand-alone dessert or pair it with fresh fruit, this Orange Chiffon Cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to indulge in a slice of sunshine with each bite, and enjoy the compliments that will surely follow your baking masterpiece!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 2.3 cups cake flour 
  • pound confectioners' sugar sifted
  • teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • large eggs white at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
  • 0.8 cup orange juice fresh
  • tablespoons orange zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Make cake: Preheat oven to 325F. Sift flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Separate eggs.
  2. Whisk yolks, oil, juice, zest and vanilla.
  3. Whisk oil mixture into flour mixture.
  4. Beat whites until frothy.
  5. Add cream of tartar; beat until firm. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until peaks form. Fold 1/4 of whites into batter; add remaining whites.
  6. Bake in an ungreased 10-inch tube pan 1 hour and 10 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Invert pan over neck of a bottle to cool. When cool, run a knife around edges to remove cake.
  7. Place on a rack.
  8. Make glaze: Stir juice into sugar; drizzle over top of cake and down sides.

Nutrition Facts

Calories488kcal
Protein7.01%
Fat12.05%
Carbs80.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.31
Glycemic Load
36
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
8.157825998638%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
3.7mg
Naringenin
0.66mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:488kcal
24.4%
Fat:6.61g
10.17%
Saturated Fat:1.66g
10.38%
Carbohydrates:99.97g
33.32%
Net Carbohydrates:99.04g
36.01%
Sugar:77.19g
85.77%
Cholesterol:148.8mg
49.6%
Sodium:260.2mg
11.31%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:8.65g
17.31%
Selenium:23.95µg
34.21%
Vitamin C:17.95mg
21.76%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.25%
Phosphorus:129.7mg
12.97%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.16%
Folate:37.92µg
9.48%
Calcium:80.83mg
8.08%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.04%
Iron:1.17mg
6.52%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.93%
Potassium:200.92mg
5.74%
Vitamin A:286.12IU
5.72%
Vitamin D:0.8µg
5.33%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.23%
Copper:0.1mg
5.08%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.85%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.7%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.57%
Vitamin K:4.24µg
4.04%
Magnesium:15.91mg
3.98%
Fiber:0.93g
3.72%
Vitamin B3:0.45mg
2.27%
Source:My Recipes