Burnt Sugar Chiffon Cake

This chiffon cake is made with vegetable oil, keeping it moist, while the caramel flavor makes it delicious!

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ cup boiling water
• 1 cup egg whites
• 7 egg yolks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To Make Burnt Sugar Mixture: Melt 1 cup white sugar in a pan till medium brown. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup boiling water.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees (165 degrees C).

Step 3

Sift together into mixing bowl the flour, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Form a well in the dry ingredients and add the vegetable oil, egg yolks, burnt sugar mixture, cold water and vanilla. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth.

Step 4

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until they hold very stiff peaks. Pour egg yolk mixture in a thin stream over egg whites. Fold in gently. Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan.

Step 5

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 65 to 70 minutes.