BURNT-SUGAR CHIFFON CAKE

Burnt-Sugar Chiffon Cake image

This tall, chiffon cake is a favorite when I take it to senior luncheons and church functions. The rich frosting complements every tender slice.-Mrs. LaVaughn Fisher, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
CAKE:
1 cup egg whites (about 7)
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5 large egg yolks
1/2 cup canola oil
6 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
3 tablespoons cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet, heat sugar until golden brown. Gradually add water; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside. Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Position oven rack to lowest position. Preheat oven to 325°., In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, oil, water, vanilla and 6 tablespoons reserved syrup. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended. In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack 45-50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually add remaining syrup mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Transfer to a small bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, beat remaining butter until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar mixture. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.