Walnut-Maple Chiffon Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
YIELD: 12-16 servings.
The men in the family often request this chiffon cake for their birthdays. The glaze is irresistible.
Ingredients
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7 eggs, separated
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup finely chopped walnuts
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3/4 cup sugar, divided
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup water
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1/2 cup canola oil
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2 teaspoons maple flavoring
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE:
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3 tablespoons butter
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1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 to 3 tablespoons warm water
Directions
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1.
Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil and maple flavoring; add to dry ingredients and beat until well blended. In a small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and remaining sugar on medium speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
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3.
Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.
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4.
Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack; cool completely. Carefully run a knife around edges of pan and center tube to loosen; remove cake.
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5.
For glaze, heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 338 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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