royal hawaiian chiffon cake

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Recipe by
Kima McCartney
Chattaroy, WA

This was an old recipes that my Grandma had , and my family just loves it. I typed this recipe exactly how the original was from Betty Crocker back in the 60's

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yield 16 to 20
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients For royal hawaiian chiffon cake

  • STEP 1 : MEASURE LEVEL INGREDIENTS THROUGHOUT AND SIFT TOGETHER INTO A MIXING BOWL.
  • 2 c
    sifted gold medal flour (not packed)
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 3 tsp
    baking powder *
  • 1 tsp
    salt *
  • MAKE A WELL AND ADD IN ORDER : THEN BEAT WITH SPOON UNTIL SMOOTH
  • 1/2 c
    cooking oil (salad) ; wesson or mazola
  • 7 md
    egg yolks
  • 3/4 c
    cold water
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 tsp
    grated rind of 1 lemon
  • STEP 2 : MEASURE INTO LARGE MIXING BOWL ; WHIP UNTIL WHITES ARE VERY STIFF PEAKS ; DO NOT OVER BEAT
  • 1 c
    egg whites (7 or 8 )
  • 1/2 tsp
    cream of tartar

How To Make royal hawaiian chiffon cake

  • 1
    STEP 3 : Pour egg yolk mixture gradually over whipped egg whites GENTLY folding with a rubber scraper until blended. DO NOT STIR : THIS IS IMPORTANT.
  • 2
    Pour into ungreased 10" tube pan 4" deep , IMMEDIATELY.
  • 3
    Bake for 55 minutes @ 325° , then 350° for 10-15 minutes or until top springs up when lightly touched.
  • 4
    NOTE : can also be baked in an 9x13x2" oblong pan for 45 - 50 minutes @ 350°.
  • 5
    IMMEDIATELY turn cake upside down, placing tube part over neck of funnel or bottle , or resting on two other pans. Let hang free of table until cold ; loosen from sides and tube with spatula ; Turn pan over and hit edge sharply to loosen. Frost with Royal Hawaiian Frosting. (below)
  • 6
    * if using self rising flour , omit salt and baking powder.
  • 7
    ROYAL HAWAIIAN FROSTING : cream together 2 Tbs.(high grade) shortening , 1 Tbs. butter , ¼ tsp. salt , ½ cup confectioners sugar. Add Alternately : 2½ cups confectioners sugar and ½ cup drained crushed pineapple. Beat until creamy.

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