January 22, 2021

Rainbow Chiffon Cake


Group A:
6 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
100g sugar

Group B
70ml oil
120ml milk
1 tsp vanilla

Group C
140g Top flour
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp baking powder

Group D
7 egg whites
1/2 tsp cream tartar
70g sugar

Food coloring - Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red

Directions/Instructions:
  1. Line two 8"x8" square tray with parchment paper.  Prepare 4 additional baking papers for the other layers of rainbow cake.
  2. Whisk group A until whitish and fluffy.  Then add in group B and mix well.
  3. Sift in group C and fold well.  Set aside.
  4. Whisk group D until stiff and glossy.  Fold the meringue into the yolk mixture.
  5. Divide the batter into 6 portions at 170g-180g.  Tinted each batter with food coloring accordingly (Start with the darkest - Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red).  Carefully fold the mixtures.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared square baking pan and bake at 160 deg C for about 12-14 mins (Note:
  7. Peel off baking paper from the bottom and place it onto the cake to allow latent heat to escape.  Then quickly line the trays with new baking papers and proceed to pour in the next two-colored batters to bake.  Continue until all 6 layers of cake are baked.
  8. After all, the cake layers are cooled, proceed to assemble the rainbow cake.  Use a cake ring square to trim off the sides of the cake and frost a thin layer of whipped cream before laying the next cake layer.
  9. Repeat the process for the rest of the cake layers.  Refrigerate the cake to let it sit for about 30 mins.  Chill the cake before serving.

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