brown sugar and red dates Qifeng cake

Brown Sugar Red Date Chiffon Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm, rich flavors of brown sugar and red dates with this airy chiffon cake. Perfect for afternoon tea or dessert, this recipe is simpler than it looks!

Ingredients:

- 5 eggs (separated)

- 80g brown sugar

- 80g cake flour

- 60ml red date paste (blend soaked red dates with water)

- 40ml vegetable oil

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- Pinch of salt

- 30g sugar (for egg whites)

Steps:

1. Prepare the batter: Whisk egg yolks, brown sugar, oil, red date paste, and vanilla until smooth. Sift in cake flour and fold gently until no lumps remain.

2. Whip egg whites: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with salt until frothy. Gradually add 30g sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

3. Combine: Gently fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whites in two batches, maintaining airiness.

4. Bake: Pour the batter into a 17cm ungreased tube pan. Tap the pan to release air bubbles. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 40-45 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.

5. Cool: Invert the pan immediately and let cool completely before removing.

Tip: For extra flavor, soak red dates in hot water for 20 minutes before blending. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of red date syrup! Enjoy this moist, fragrant cake that’s both healthy and delicious.