๐บ๐ธ Lemon Almond Chiffon Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1/2 cup to be mixed with egg whites
- 6 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon zests
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature to grease the tube pan
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 to 4 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
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Add the cream of tartar and whisk for few minutes until soft peaks form.
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Add sugar gradually (1/2 cup) and increase the speed to high until stiff peaks form.
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In a large bowl, sift flour, salt, almond flour, sugar and baking powder, then mix them together with a wooden spoon.
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In a small bowl, mix the egg yolks, oil, lemon zests and lemon juice.
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Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and mix them well with a spoon.
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Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk batter. Start with small amounts, then fold in the rest. Make sure to not deflate the batter.
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Grease a tube pan with butter and pour the batter in it (I have used a 10 inch tube pan).
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Bake in a 350โ preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Upon removing the cake from the oven, turn it upside down. Place it on a small dish to allow air to circulate and let it cool completely.
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Prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing in the bowl of a stand mixer, the cream cheese, sifted powdered sugar, butter and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix until obtain a nice creamy texture (add more lemon juice if needed).
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Run a knife all around the inside of the tube pan and in the center core, to remove the cake from the pan.
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Place the cake upside down in a serving dish.
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Spread the cream cheese frosting on top and sides of the cake (you can put more or less). I like to serve the cake slices with cream cheese frosting aside with fruits. I grated chocolate on top to hide any imperfection( optional).
Recipe Notes
This cake can be served:
- Plain.
- With whipped cream and fruits.
- You can sift powdered sugar on top.
- Use chocolate ganache or use any of your favorite frosting.