Delicious and Light Burnt Sugar Chiffon Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavor of burnt sugar with this light and fluffy chiffon cake. This recipe combines the caramelized taste of burnt sugar with the airy texture of chiffon cake, creating a delectable dessert that will impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 3/4 cups cake flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 7 large eggs, separated
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 10-inch tube pan.
2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and water over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color.
3. Remove from heat and carefully pour the burnt sugar syrup into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside to cool.
4. In a large bowl, sift together cake flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add vegetable oil, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
6. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the cake batter until well combined.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan over the burnt sugar syrup.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the cake upside down on a wire rack before removing from the pan.
11. Serve slices of the burnt sugar chiffon cake and enjoy!

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