PUMPKIN CHIFFON CAKE

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Light and airy. Travels well to grandma's house for Thanksgiving. Pumpkin cake at it's best. Serve with a dollop of whipping cream or --Rita's-- Recipe #211370.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cake flour, sifted
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup canola oil
8 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F Sift cake flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, cloves and nutmeg into a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add, in order, the oil, egg yolks, water and pumpkin, mixing after each addition; beat until very smooth.
  • Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a separate bowl; beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Pour egg-white batter over the yolk batter and gently fold to blend.
  • Pour mixture into a non-greased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean. Invert on a rack to cool completely; removed from pan when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 148.8, Sodium 399.9, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 30.3, Protein 7.4

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