Chiffon Cake

Light as air and rich in flavor, Carla Hall’s Chiffon Cake is the centerpiece your table deserves. With a tender crumb and a hint of vanilla, this classic Southern-inspired cake is perfect for any occasion — from Sunday dinners to celebratory gatherings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 7 eggs, separated
• ¾ cup water
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Do not grease the pan.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add egg yolks, water, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold egg whites into batter in three additions.
6. Pour into a tube pan and bake for 55–60 minutes.
7. Invert pan and let cool completely before removing.