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Golden Chiffon Cake: Preheat your oven to 350
degrees F (180 degrees C) and have ready two - 9 inch (23 cm) round cake pans
with 2 inch (5 cm) sides. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper. In the bowl of your
electric stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, (or use a hand mixer) place the flour,
1 cup (200 grams) sugar (Sugar 1), baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the egg yolks, oil,
water, and vanilla extract. Beat, on medium speed, until smooth (about one minute). Scrape down the sides
and bottom of the bowl as
needed.
In a separate bowl, with
the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, on medium low speed, until foamy. Add the cream of
tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form. Increase your mixer
speed to high and gradually beat in the 1/2 cup (100 grams) of sugar (Sugar 2) and
continue to beat until stiff peaks form. With a large rubber spatula or wire whisk, gently fold the egg whites (in three
additions) into the
batter just until blended (being careful not to deflate the batter).
Divide the batter equally between the
two pans (about 560 grams in each pan) and bake for about 25 to
30
minutes, or until a
toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. (When lightly
pressed, the cake will spring back). Immediately upon removing the cakes
from the oven, invert the pans (turn the pans upside down) onto wire racks lined
with paper towel. Let the cakes cool completely before removing from pans (about
1 - 1 1/2 hours).
To remove the cakes from
their pans, run a spatula around the inside of the pans and invert onto a wire
rack. The unfilled cakes can be stored in an airtight container
for a few days at room temperature or for about five days in the refrigerator. These
cakes can also be frozen for a couple of months.
Strawberry Compote:
Place the cut strawberries in a saucepan, along with the sugar. Over medium
heat, bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and, stirring
occasionally, let the
berries simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the strawberries have softened
and the juices are thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let
cool and then place in a covered container and refrigerate until chilled. The
compote can be stored in the refrigerator for 7 - 10 days.
Whipped Cream: In the
bowl of your electric stand mixer, fitted with the whisk attachment, (or use a hand
mixer) place the cold cream and sugar. Beat just until firm peaks form.
Assemble: Place one cake
layer on your serving plate. Top with half the whipped cream and a layer of strawberry
compote. Gently place the second cake layer on top of the first layer. Top with
the remaining whipped cream and more strawberry compote. If not serving
immediately, place in the refrigerator. The assembled cake is best served within
a few hours, but can be covered and stored for a day or two in the refrigerator.
Serves 10-14 people.
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Golden Chiffon Cake:
2 cups (240 grams)
cake
flour
1
cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar (Sugar 1)
2
teaspoons (8 grams)
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
(2 grams) salt
7 large egg yolks (120
grams), at room temperature
1/2 cup (120 ml/grams) vegetable,
corn, canola, or safflower oil
1/2 cup (120 ml/grams)
water
2 teaspoons
(8 grams) pure vanilla extract
8 large egg whites (240
grams), at room temperature
1/2 cup (100 grams)
granulated white sugar (Sugar 2)
1/2
teaspoon cream of tartar
Strawberry Compote:
2 pounds (900 grams)
fresh strawberries, cut into large chunks
1/3 - 1/2 cup (65-100
grams) granulated white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly
squeezed lemon juice
Whipped Cream:
1 1/2 cups (360
ml/grams) cold heavy whipping cream (cream with a 35-40% butterfat content)
3 tablespoons (35 grams)
granulated white sugar, or to taste
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