This Coffee-Infused Chiffon Cake is what happens when air and espresso fall in love. Light as a cloud, but packed with bold coffee flavor. It’s soft, bouncy, and dangerously easy to eat. No dense, dry sponge here—just a perfect balance of sweetness and caffeine. The whipped texture absorbs every drop of coffee like it was born to do this. Serve it plain, dust it with cocoa, or drown it in whipped cream. Either way, expect zero leftovers. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever wasted time on lesser cakes.
Coffee-Infused Chiffon Cake
A light, airy chiffon cake with a deep coffee flavor, perfect for dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ¼ cups cake flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs separated
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
For the Topping (Optional):
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Set the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Do not grease the chiffon cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Whisk egg yolks, oil, coffee, vanilla, and half the sugar until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Beat Egg Whites:
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in Egg Whites:
- Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter, keeping it light and airy.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool Upside Down:
- Flip the cake upside down on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Whipped Topping:
- Whip cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder until fluffy.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice, top with whipped cream, and devour.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 5%
- Potassium: 4%
- Folate: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Use a stronger coffee for a bolder taste.
- Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
- Pair with a hot espresso for maximum caffeine joy.
- Swap vanilla extract with hazelnut or almond for extra depth.
