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Tropical Paradise Chiffon Cake

  • Author: krmibk110
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and fluffy cake infused with tropical flavors, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 7 eggs, separated
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup passion fruit juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup guava nectar
  • Food coloring
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3/4 cup sugar for frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese for frosting
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease three 9-inch round pans.
  2. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the oil, water, egg yolks, and lemon zest. Beat until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter equally into three bowls.
  5. For one bowl, mix in passion fruit juice and a drop of red food coloring. In the second bowl, add guava nectar and orange food coloring. In the third bowl, add lime juice, lime zest, and green food coloring. Mix well in each bowl.
  6. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold a dollop of the egg white mixture into each batter bowl. Then, divide the remaining egg white mixture into the three bowls and gently fold in.
  8. Pour the batters into the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched.
  10. For the frosting, place a bowl and beaters in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  11. Use an electric mixer to mix the vanilla, sugar, and cream cheese.
  12. Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream and beat until thick and holding a peak.
  13. Frost the cooled cakes. Enjoy your Tropical Paradise Chiffon Cake!

Notes

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze slices for up to two months.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: cake, tropical, chiffon, dessert, summer

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/tropical-paradise-chiffon-cake-recipe/