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Californian Harry Baker invented the chiffon cake in 1927, but he kept the recipe a tightly guarded secret for another 20 years. He finally relented and sold his formula to General Mills. The mystery ingredient? Vegetable oil, which gave the cake richness and a light, moist texture. We spike this one with all the flavors of a Margarita cocktail; the Strawberry Compote with Tequila and Lime is an elegant touch. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups cake flour |
1 1/4 cups sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
6 large egg yolks |
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
1/3 cup fresh lime juice |
1/3 cup triple sec |
2 tablespoons tequila |
2 teaspoons grated lime peel |
8 large egg whites |
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar |
2 cups powdered sugar |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons tequila |
4 teaspoons triple sec |
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel |
strawberry compote with tequila and lime |
Directions:
1. For cake: Preheat oven to 325°F. Whisk flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat yolks and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until smooth.
2. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/3 of whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. Transfer batter to ungreased 10-inch-diameter angel food cake pan; smooth top.
3. Bake cake until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Immediately invert center tube of pan onto narrow-necked bottle; cool cake completely in pan.
4. Run long knife around center tube and sides of pan to loosen cake. Using center tube as aid, lift cake out of pan; run knife between cake and pan bottom to loosen. Invert cake onto platter.
5. For glaze: Stir first 5 ingredients in medium bowl until smooth. Spread over top of cake, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Let stand until glaze sets, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; let stand at room temperature.) Serve cake with compote.
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