TAISAN (FILIPINO CHIFFON CAKE) ...

TAISAN (FILIPINO CHIFFON CAKE)

adapted from :    PinoyCookingRecipes.com

Ingredients :

1 1/4  cups  cake flour

1  tsp  baking powder

1/2  tsp  salt

6  large  eggs   ~  separated, room temperature

1/2  tsp  vanilla extract

1/4  cup + 1/2 cup  sugar

1/4  cup + 2 tablespoon  fresh milk

1/4  cup  vegetable oil

1/4  tsp  cream of tartar

Sugar and grated cheddar cheese, for topping

Utensils :   Loaf pan :  2  (size :  9 x 5 inch)

Method :

1.  In medium bowl, add egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar.  Whisk until color turns pale yellow.  Add vanilla extract, milk and oil.  Whisk until combined and sugar is fully dissolved.

2.  In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.  Stir to combine.  Make a well in the center and pour the liquid ingredients.  Whisk until just combined.  Do not over mix.

3.  In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until frothy.  Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until foamy.  Gradually add the 1/2 cup sugar and beat until stiff peak forms.

4.  Gradually add the meringue into the batter and fold until fully incorporated.  Do not over mix.

5.  Divide the batter equally into 2 ungreased loaf pans with bottom lined with parchment paper.

6.  Tap the pan with battter to remove air bubbles.

7.  Bake in a preheated oven at 350'F/176'C for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Remove from oven and cool completely before removing from the pan.  Loosen the edges using a spatula and invert to remove the parchment paper.

8.  Spread melted butter on top and sprinkle with white sugar.  Top with grated cheese.

9.  Slice and enjoy !