Vanilla Chiffon Cake
“I Can’t Cake My Eyes Off You”
Due to the height of this cake, the top may brown quickly. If this happens, cover the cake with foil to prevent the top from burning.
Makes 12 servings Total time: 1 1/2 hours + cooling
12 egg whites, at room temperature
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1½ cups superfine sugar
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
5 cups heavy cream
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
31/3 cups strawberries, halved and tops removed
Confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Do not grease your angel food cake pan!
egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium