Salted Vanilla Bean Chiffon Cake
Salted Vanilla Bean Chiffon Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances lightness and flavor. With its fluffy texture and subtle hint of salt, this cake transforms simple ingredients into a showstopper for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy weekend gathering, this chiffon cake will elevate your dessert game and leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 vanilla beans (scraped)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and lightly grease a tube pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg yolks, melted butter, milk, and vanilla bean until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and carefully fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool upside down on a wire rack before removing from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, experiment with almond extract or citrus zest. This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerated for up to one week.