ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE

ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE
cookbook  :  'Chiffon cake is done' - Kevin Chai
tried by :   zaralovebaking....




Egg yolk batter :

    7  egg  yolks
  50  gm  caster sugar
 1/4  tsp  salt
    4  tbsp  cooking oil
    2  tbsp  grated orange rind
  60  ml  orange juice
few drops orange food colouring
110  gm  self-raising flour


Egg white foam :

    7  egg  whites
 1/2  tsp  cream of tartar
130  gm  caster sugar


Method :

1.  To make egg yolk batter; combine egg yolks, sugar, salt, cooking oil, grated orange rind, orange juice and orange food  colouring in a mixing bowl.  Fold in flour until forms batter.

2.  To make egg white foam; beat egg whites and cream of tartar until mixture form soft peaks.  Gradually add in sugar, beating at high speed until frothy and stiff peaks form.

3.  Gently fold beaten egg white foam into egg yolk batter until blended with a spatula.

4.  Pour batter into ungreased 9-inch/22cm tube pan.  Bake in preheated oven at 170'C for 30-40 minutes or until cooked.

5.  Remove from oven, invert cake onto table until completely cooled.