Maple Nut Chiffon Cake With Golden Butter Frosting Recipe

Relive the golden age of baking with this legendary Maple Nut Chiffon Cake! A cherished recipe from the 1940s, this light-as-air cake is a true classic. Featuring a delicate chiffon cake base infused with warm maple flavor and crunchy nuts, it's perfectly complemented by a rich and creamy golden butter frosting. This recipe, passed down through generations, uses an abundance of egg whites (easily sourced today!), resulting in an unforgettable texture. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this show-stopping dessert!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 7495.5 kcal
Protein 170g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Maple Nut Chiffon Cake With Golden Butter Frosting

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Maple Nut Chiffon Cake With Golden Butter Frosting

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How to Make Maple Nut Chiffon Cake With Golden Butter Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup of the sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, remaining sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
  6. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites in three additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
  7. Fold in the chopped nuts.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Invert the cake immediately onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy.
  11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  12. Beat in the maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until the frosting is light and creamy.
  13. Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously with the golden butter frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

199 g

Sugar

3142g

Fat

551g

Carbs

353g