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Tangerine Chiffon Cake

Tangerine Chiffon Cake: The Best Light and Zesty Dessert

A delightful dessert that combines the lightness of chiffon cake with the zesty flavor of tangerines.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup tangerine juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon tangerine zest
  • 5 large egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together tangerine juice, vegetable oil, egg yolks, and zest.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into a tube pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  8. Let it cool down upside down for a few hours before removing from the pan.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding a tangerine glaze.
  • Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Tangerine Chiffon Cake, dessert, light dessert, chiffon cake