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Blueberry Chiffon Cake

Blueberry Chiffon Cake

Emma
Struggling to perfect your Blueberry Chiffon Cake? Unlock expert secrets for a soft, sky-high texture. Discover the ultimate baking guide!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cups cake flour
  • cups granulated sugar divided
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 7 large egg yolks room temperature
  • ¾ cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 7 large egg whites room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • cups fresh blueberries
  • For glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For glaze: 2-3 tablespoons blueberry puree
  • For glaze: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • For glaze: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Do not grease the tube pan.
  • Sift together cake flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, egg yolks, water, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  • In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating.
  • Gradually add the remaining ½ cup sugar while beating egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the batter to lighten it.
  • Fold in remaining egg whites in two additions until just incorporated.
  • Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour and gently fold into the batter.
  • Pour batter into ungreased tube pan and run a knife through to remove air pockets.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Immediately invert pan and cool completely (about 1½ hours).
  • Run a thin knife around edges to release cake from pan.
  • Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, blueberry puree, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  • Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and garnish with fresh blueberries if desired.
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