Peppermint Chiffon Cake

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Use cake flour and peppermint extract to deliver an oh-so-minty cake, perfect for Christmas-time entertaining!

Submitted by LYNN SEVERNS
Updated on July 14, 2022
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 -9 inch tube or bundt cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 ½ cups cake flour

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 7 eggs

  • ½ cup water

  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 15 drops red food coloring

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Separate the eggs.

  3. Sift the cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the oil, egg yolks, water, peppermint extract and vanilla extract. Beat with mixer on low for 1 minute.

  4. Beat egg whites with cream of tarter until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the yolk mixture. Pour 1/3 of the batter into a separate bowl and tint with the food coloring.

  5. Alternate large spoonfuls of red and plain batter into an ungreased tube or bundt pan. Run a knife or spatula through the batter to make a swirled effect.

  6. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 55 minutes. Increase heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until done. Let cake cool in pan on rack. Once cool remove from pan and frost, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

330 Calories
12g Fat
49g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 330
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 358mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 6g 12%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 92mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.