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Orange Chiffon Cake

Fluffy Orange Chiffon Cake: Sunshine in Every Bite!

A delightful Orange Chiffon Cake that is light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup caster sugar If unavailable, granulated sugar works but may change texture slightly.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist; melted coconut oil can add a tropical twist.
  • ¾ cup fresh orange juice Always prefer fresh over bottled for the best taste.
  • 1 ½ cups cake flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour, though it may alter the cake's delicacy.
  • 6 egg whites Key for leavening and lightness; whip them to stiff peaks for the best rise.
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup double cream Use heavy cream if double cream is not available.
  • 2 tablespoons icing sugar No substitutions needed unless you require an alternative sweetener.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • 10-inch tube pan

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of caster sugar, ½ cup of vegetable oil, ¾ cup of fresh orange juice, and 1 ½ cups of cake flour. Mix until the batter is smooth and well blended, about 2 minutes.
  2. In a separate, grease-free bowl, add 6 egg whites and whip with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter using a rubber spatula.
  4. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 35 minutes.
  5. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert the tube pan. Allow the cake to cool completely upside down for about 1 hour.
  6. In a clean mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of double cream and add 2 tablespoons of icing sugar until soft peaks form, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the cake from the tube pan and frost the top with the zesty orange whipped cream right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, whip egg whites to stiff peaks, fold gently, and always cool the cake upside down to retain its airy texture.

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