BURNT SUGAR CHIFFON CAKE

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A caramel-flavored chiffon cake.

Provided by Ellen

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • To Make Burnt Sugar Mixture: Melt 1 cup white sugar in a pan till medium brown. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup boiling water.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees (165 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 65 to 70 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 119.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 354.9 mg, Sugar 41.9 g

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