This banana chiffon cake is a classic recipe that combines the rich flavor of bananas with the light and airy texture of chiffon cake. Made with simple ingredients, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Serve it as a dessert or indulge in a slice with your afternoon tea. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can easily whip up this moist and delicious cake in no time. Try this recipe and impress your family and friends with your baking skills!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 10-inch tube pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, egg yolks, mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the banana batter until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite frosting or serve it plain.
- Slice and serve the delicious banana chiffon cake!
Interesting Facts
Chiffon cakes gained popularity in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s.
The addition of mashed bananas creates a moist and flavorful cake.
Chiffon cakes are known for their light and airy texture, which is achieved by incorporating beaten egg whites into the batter.