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Tofu Chiffon Cake

Tofu Chiffon Cake
Experience a cloud-like texture and subtle sweetness with this elegant Tofu Chiffon Cake. Blending silken tofu into the batter creates a moist, tender crumb that stays fresh and bouncy longer than traditional sponge cakes.

Prep

25m

Cook

50m

Serves

8


1 Ingredients

Qty Ingredient
150 g 150 g Silken Tofu (blended until smooth)
4 pieces 4 pieces Large Eggs (separated)
3 tbsp 45 ml Vegetable Oil (neutral)
0.75 cup 90 g Cake Flour
0.4 cup 80 g Granulated Sugar
1 tsp 5 g Baking Powder
1 tsp 5 ml Vanilla Extract
0.25 tsp 1 g Cream of Tartar
0.125 tsp 0.5 g Fine Sea Salt

2 Method

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Step 1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Do not grease your chiffon cake tin; the batter needs to climb the walls to rise correctly.

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Step 2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 20g of the sugar until pale. Add the blended silken tofu, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly combined.

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Step 3. Sift the cake flour, baking powder, and salt into the yolk mixture. Whisk gently until just smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.

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Step 4. In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until frothy. Gradually add the remaining 60g of sugar, beating on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.

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Step 5. Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the tofu-yolk batter using a spatula to lighten the mixture. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two batches, being careful not to deflate the air bubbles.

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Step 6. Pour the batter into an ungreased 7-inch (18cm) chiffon tube pan. Run a skewer through the batter or tap the pan once on the counter to remove large air bubbles.

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Step 7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed and a skewer comes out clean.

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Step 8. Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack or a bottle neck. Let the cake cool completely upside down for at least 2 hours before removing it from the pan.

💡 Chef's Tips

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    Never grease a chiffon cake pan; the cake needs the friction to 'climb' and maintain its height.

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    Ensure your tofu is completely smooth by blending it or passing it through a fine-mesh sieve before adding it to the yolks.

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    Cooling the cake upside down is mandatory to prevent the delicate structure from collapsing under its own weight.

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    Use room temperature eggs for better volume when whipping the meringue.

? FAQ

Can I use firm or extra-firm tofu?
No, you must use silken tofu. Firm tofu has a grainy texture and will make the cake dense and lumpy rather than airy.
Why did my cake shrink when cooling?
This usually happens if the pan was greased, if the cake wasn't inverted immediately, or if the meringue was under-whipped.
Can I add flavors like Matcha or Cocoa?
Yes! Replace 10-15g of the cake flour with Matcha powder or unsweetened cocoa powder for a flavored variation.
How should I store this cake?
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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