- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious light and tasty orange chiffon cake, ideal for parties or gatherings. Perfect for those who value quality and presentation.”
What you need to know
- Rendimento de 4 porções
- Preparo rápido e fácil
- Cozimento em forno moderado
- Bem estruturado e crocante no interior
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 cup natural orange juice
- 5 eggs (whites separated from yolks)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
Principal
- In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and sugar.
- Add the oil, orange juice, and yolks. Mix until homogeneous.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.
- Add the yeast and orange zest to the flour mixture, mixing well.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the chiffon cake pan.
- Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before unmolding.
- Decorate to taste and serve!
Chef's tips
- Use claras de ovos para dar firmeza à massa
- Raspe a casca de laranja cuidadosamente para evitar amargura
- Decore com frutas vermelhas para contrastar o sabor
Variations
- Adicione 1 xícara de polvilhoz de guaraná para um sabor mais intenso
- Substitua o suco de laranja por suco de laranja com gás para um sabor mais intenso
- Adicione 1 xícara de nozes picadas para um acabamento crocante
Substitutions
- Substitua o açúcar por adoçante em pó sem açúcar para quem segue dietas
- Use limão em vez de laranja para um sabor mais suave
How to store
Let cool before unmolding and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Can it be frozen?
Cannot be frozen
What to serve with
- Suco de laranja para servir junto
- Sorvete de limão para contrastar o sabor
Frequently asked questions
What is the calorie count per serving?
The recipe provides 350 kcal per serving.
How do I store the cake?
Let the cake cool before unmolding and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Can the cake be frozen?
No, the cake cannot be frozen.
How do I add more flavor to the cake?
You can add guarana powder or chopped nuts to give a more intense flavor.
What is needed to make this cake?
You will need wheat flour, sugar, oil, orange juice, eggs (whites and yolks), baking powder, and orange zest.
