June 19, 2012

Cinnamon Nut Chiffon Cake

I have to apologize for my absent as I am still trying hard to adapt myself to my new working environment. Well I guess its actually not easy for me to get used to my new working environment just yet .  LOL.... Never mind , lets get back to my chiffon cake. To be very honest , this is actually my first time baking a chiffon cake. I have never own any angel cake pan before. As such I have to actually wait for my lazy ass to move so that I can buy myself a nice angel cake pan . And finally ........ tada.......
I finally get to bake this delicious chiffon cake. Well , as usual, I finish baking this at 11.30 pm last night . By the time I woke up this morning , only 2 slices left for myself. Heehee.... good good. At least everyone seems to enjoy their breakfast . How was your father's day celebration ? I didn't manage to get snap any photos of the meals that I have prepared as everyone seems to be hungry staring and waiting .. LOL..
I simply love the soft and spongy texture of chiffon cake. Reminds me so much of my childhood , when my mom will actually take the effort to bake pandan chiffon cake for us to bring to school . Yeah , each bite of this chiffon cake brings back my childhood memories . Sweet yeah ..... yaya I know ...

Cinnamon Nut Chiffon Cake [ recipe adapted from Alex Goh recipe book Fruit Cakes ] 
Ingredients
4 egg yolks [ use large egg ]
20g      Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt
60g      Vegetable Oil
65g      Milk

90g      Superfine Flour
1tsp     Ground Cinnamon [ Original recipe calls for 1/2 tsp ]
25g      Ground Almond / Ground Hazelnut
1/2 tsp  Baking Powder

for Meringue :
4 egg whites [ use large eggs ]
65g       Sugar [ Original recipe calls for 100g ]
1/8 tsp  Cream of tartar

60g       Chopped Mix Nut of your choice [ I use almond nibs ]

Method :
1/   Pre heat oven at 170C .Using a hand whisk, mix egg yolks, sugar, salt, vegetable oil and milk in a large mixing bowl  until well blended . Add in superfine flour , baking powder, ground cinnamon and ground almond into egg mixture. Mix until well combine.
2/   In an electric mixer , beat egg whites on high speed until foamy. Add in cream of tartar and sugar . Continue beating until stiff peak form
3/   Scoop 1/4 of the meringue and mix with egg yolk mixture until well combine. Fold in the remainder meringue till well combine
4/   Add in chopped mix nuts . Mix well.
5/   Pour batter into 22 cm angel cake pan and sprinkle with some chopped nuts on top [ optional ]
6/   Bake at pre heated oven for 40 minutes at 170C
7/   Invert cake on wire rack immediately after taking out from the oven. Leave aside to cool on a rack .
8/   Unmold cake from pan after cool .

Enjoy your Chiffon Cake yeah !!!



I am linking this post to Recipe Box 1 hosted by Bizzy Bakes

17 comments:

  1. Am wondering why are you missing in action, miss your beautiful cake posts! Adjusting to new job is never easy, takes time.
    Your chiffon cake looks wonderful, I have this book too, have not used it for quite a while. I like chiffon cakes, can eat a few slices in one sitting!
    All the best in your new job, Abby! Wish you a lovely week!

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    1. Tq Joyce .... I am now starting to love chiffon cake ;)

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  2. This cake looks lovely. I too love the soft and spongy texture of chiffon cakes. Will put this one on my To-Try list.
    Good luck with the new job!!

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    1. Tq Hanaa , so sorry for missing in ABC. I will try my best to join the next round ;)

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  3. gd morning, sounds like a great flavour! always love your presentation and pictures! cantik!!

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    1. Tq babe.... you are always my angel eh ... LOL

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  4. Love the combinations between nuts & cinnamon! This chiffon cake looks so lovely & delicious! YUMMY! :)

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    1. Tq Kit, I always wanted to try taking pic outside my garden like what you always did . But then.... its either too hot that I'll melt before the cake or its too hazy .. Sigh.... I simply envy your photography . An your cake... LOL

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  5. Missed you girl!! The cake looks super yummy. I wouldnt mind starting my day with a heavenly slice..ummm. Any plans of migrating to mumbai in future???

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    1. LOL.....I wish I could move nest to your house... LOL . Baking partners are not easy to find ;) ... Tq so much Anuja . You guys are awesome. ;)

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  6. What an impressive cake. I like when you can see the nuts in the batter. Thanks for sharing this with the Recipe Box. It is a winner.

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    1. Tq Chaya , I couldn't believe myself that I actually made it for Recipe Box . It was few hours before the link expire . LOL

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