Super-Fluffy Kabocha Squash Chiffon Cake
- 120 grams Kabocha squash
- 60 ml Milk
- 3 A. Egg yolks
- 30 grams A. Granulated sugar
- 4 B. Egg whites
- 60 grams B. Granulated sugar
- 80 grams Cake flour
- 2/3 tsp Baking powder
- 2 shakes Cinnamon
- 1 Vanilla extract
- 40 ml Vegetable oil
- Slice the kabocha squash.
- Microwave to soften.
- Press the kabocha through a strainer.
- Mix in the milk to make smooth.
- Add all A ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
- When white and thick, add the kabocha mixture and vanilla extract.
- Make a meringue with B ingredients.
- Whip lightly and add 1/3 of the granulated sugar.
- Mix well.
- Add the rest of the sugar in two batches.
- Whip until it forms peaks.
- Mix in the vegetable oil into the bowl from Step 3.
- Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl.
- Add 1/3 of the meringue.
- Whip from bottom up, and mix while incorporating air.
- Now using a rubber spatula, add the rest of the meringue in 2 batches.
- Pour the batter into the mold.
- Smooth out the surface.
- Bake in 170C oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
- When done, flip it upside-down to cool.
- After it's cooled down, cover with a bag and let it moisten up.
- Remove from mold when it's completely cooled down.
- Serve.
- Here, I sliced the cake and wrapped it individually before forming them into a chiffon shape again.
squash, milk, egg yolks, sugar, egg whites, sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, vegetable oil
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/169151-super-fluffy-kabocha-squash-chiffon-cake (may not work)