Lemon Chiffon Cake with Strawberry Sauce Recipe
This delightful Lemon Chiffon Cake is a perfect choice for any special occasion, including Passover. Its light and airy texture combined with a tangy lemon flavor creates a refreshing and elegant dessert. The strawberry sauce, with its vibrant taste, adds a beautiful contrast and complements the cake perfectly. If strawberries aren’t your preference, feel free to use your favorite sauce or fruit topping. This sauce can be prepared in advance and served either warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile and convenient addition to your dessert repertoire. The recipe yields a generous amount of strawberry sauce, approximately 2 cups, so everyone can enjoy their desired amount on their slice of cake.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, zest only
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
For the Strawberry Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
- 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
- 1 tablespoon potato starch
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
To Prepare the Cake:
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Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Prepare an ungreased angel food cake pan or a 9-inch tube pan, ensuring it is clean and ready for the batter.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of water with the powdered egg whites from the cake mix. Stir on low speed until the egg whites are completely dissolved. Gradually increase the speed of your mixer until the mixture begins to form soft peaks.
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Once the soft peaks are formed, slowly incorporate 1 cup of sugar into the egg whites, adding it a little at a time. Continue to beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the peaks are soft but well-defined. Set this mixture aside.
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In another large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and 3 large eggs for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is well combined and light in color.
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Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the zest of 1 lemon to the egg and oil mixture. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
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Gradually add the matzo meal and potato starch to the mixture, blending on low speed until everything is fully incorporated.
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Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the oil and egg mixture. Be careful to fold in a light and airy manner to maintain the volume of the mixture.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before removing. This helps to ensure the cake maintains its structure.
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Once cooled, release the cake from the pan and transfer it to a serving plate.
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Serve the cake with your choice of sauce. You can either pour the sauce over the entire cake or let each guest add their own sauce to individual slices.
To Prepare the Strawberry Sauce:
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In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of strawberry preserves with 1 tablespoon of potato starch.
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In a separate small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of dry red wine with the potato starch until smooth.
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Add the wine and potato starch mixture to the strawberry preserves in the saucepan.
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Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it begins to boil.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and continue to stir until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and fold in 1/2 cup of pineapple preserves and 1 cup of chopped fresh strawberries.
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Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. You can store the sauce in the refrigerator for several days, bringing it to room temperature or warming it slightly before use.
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Optionally, garnish with sliced almonds before serving to add a touch of elegance and a bit of crunch.
Enjoy this Lemon Chiffon Cake with its delightful strawberry sauce as a wonderful ending to any meal or as a special treat for a celebration. The combination of the light, fluffy cake and the sweet, fruity sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. ๐ฐ๐
