Question

What is the difference between Chiffon cake and Sponge cake?

ANSWER

Chiffon Cake

Sponge Cake

Ingredients Eggs, Sugar, Flour, Leaveners (Baking Powder), Salt, Oil and Flavouring Eggs, Sugar and Flour
Texture More tender and moist Light and airy
Eggs Egg whites are not beaten separately Egg whites and yolks are beaten separately
Presence of Oil/Butter Contains Oil Little/ No Butter
Presence of Leaveners Yes (Baking Powder) No

 

References

Brown, A. (2014). Understanding Food: Principles and Preparation. (5th ed., pp. 445-449). Stamford, Connecticut: Cengage Learning.

Epicurious. (2015). Cakes: Recipes and Tips.

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