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STRAWBERRY VANILLA CHIFFON CAKE

STRAWBERRY VANILLA CHIFFON CAKE

A light and soft strawberry vanilla chiffon cake topped with whipped cream frosting, perfect for dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 inch round 3 inch tall cake pan w/ removable bottom

Ingredients
  

FOR THE CAKE

  • 140 grams cake flour about 1 cup, Korean brand preferred
  • 7 grams baking powder (1 ½ tsp)
  • 1.5 grams salt (¼ tsp, Himalayan salt preferred)
  • 60 grams egg yolks (3 whole egg yolks)
  • 50 grams sugar (¼ cup)
  • 72 grams vegetable oil (⅓ cup)
  • 125 ml whole milk (½ cup)
  • 3 grams vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract (1 tsp)

FOR THE WHIPPED EGG WHITES

  • 144 grams egg whites (5 egg whites)
  • 1 gram cream of tartar (¼ tsp)
  • 50 grams sugar (¼ cups)

FOR THE STRAWBERRY FILLING

  • 230 grams strawberry pulsed
  • 50 grams sugar (¼ cup)
  • 16 grams lemon juice (1 Tbsp)
  • 9 grams cornstarch (1 Tbsp)
  • 230 grams fresh chopped strawberries

FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

  • 683 grams heavy whipping cream Dairygold 40% milkfat preferred
  • 168 grams mascarpone
  • 84 grams powder sugar (sifted)
  • 12 grams pure vanilla extract
  • 18 grams Kirsch (optional)
  • 1.5 grams salt (Himalayan salt preferred)

Instructions
 

Mixing and baking the cake

  • Preheat oven to 325'F or 162'C.
  • In a bowl, sift all the dry then add in all the egg yolks, 50g sugar, vegetable oil, whole milk and vanilla paste or extract. Whisk well until there are no lumps. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, add in the egg white and cream of tartar. Whisk on level 4 for about 2 minutes until foams form, then increase speed to 6 adding 50 grams of sugar slowly until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the yolk batter gently.
  • Transfer the batter onto an UNGREASED 8 inch non-stick removable bottom round cake pan. Tap about 10 times on your work surface to release air pockets. Transfer to the oven.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the center is fully cooked. Let cool upside down before removing the cake from the pan.

For the strawberry filling

  • In a food processor, puree 230g strawberry with some texture. Transfer to a nonstick pan, add sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and translucent. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to cool. Once cooled, mix in 230g of freshly chopped strawberries.

For the whipped cream frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, powder sugar, vanilla, salt, and Kirsch. Whisk until no lumps remain, then add heavy whipping cream and whip until medium stiff peaks are reached.
  • Divide the frosting into two piping bags with different piping tips.

Layering/Frosting

  • Cut the cake into 3 equal layers. Place the first layer on a slightly wet paper towel on your cake turner with a round cake board.
  • Pipe cream around the edge, add half the strawberry filling, and spread evenly. Top with the second layer and repeat. Place the last layer on top, pipe cream sides and top, and smooth out.
  • Decorate the top with rosettes using the 824 tip and fresh fruit or flowers.
  • Enjoy fresh or refrigerate to eat the next day for a softer cake.

Notes

Best to use a kitchen scale for more accuracy & consistent cakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, chiffon cake, Dessert, Strawberry, vanilla, Whipped Cream
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