Tohou Bijin Tea (Chinese Tea) Chiffon Cake

Tohou Bijin Tea is a popular Chinese tea known for its floral aroma and delicate flavor. It adds a unique twist to this chiffon cake recipe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Tohou Bijin Tea (Chinese Tea) Chiffon Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Cake flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 5 large Egg yolks
• 2 teaspoon Tohou Bijin Tea (Chinese Tea)
• 0.5 cup Water
• 5 large Egg whites
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• as needed for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a chiffon cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, egg yolks, Tohou Bijin Tea, and water.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.
5. In another bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until well combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and invert the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.