Fluffy Pandan Chiffon Cake Recipe (Using Pandan Extract)

Dolce Flav
Servings

12

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Category

Pandan

To create a fluffy pandan chiffon cake with pandan extract, begin by separating the eggs to whip the egg whites into a stable meringue with cream of tartar and ¾ cup of the sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with vegetable oil, coconut milk, pandan extract, vanilla, and the remaining ¼ cup sugar until combined. Sift the dry ingredients—cake flour, baking powder, and salt—and fold them gently into the wet mixture. Gradually fold the meringue into the batter in three additions to maintain the light texture. Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45–50 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool upside down for maximum fluffiness before slicing. This pandan chiffon cake recipe is airy, fragrant, and moist, perfect for any special celebration or afternoon snack.

Dolce Flav flavor dosing: Use 0.3–0.6% of the weight of the unflavored recipe component that receives the concentrate, adding the flavor on top. Weigh the base in grams, then multiply by 0.003–0.006. For example, a measured 500 g base receives 1.5–3 g flavor; a measured 1,000 g base receives 3–6 g. These are calculation examples, not asserted recipe yields. Start at the lower end and test the finished result. Include all ingredients belonging to that component; calculate separately for any separately flavored component, not from flour or liquid alone. This weight-based guidance replaces the former fixed spoon amount for the linked Dolce Flav concentrate. Spoon volumes require the exact product’s density; do not assume a teaspoon is a fixed gram weight. Other ingredients are unchanged.

Ingredients

  • 7 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup cake flour (or all-purpose flour, sifted)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (divided: Âľ cup + ÂĽ cup)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup coconut milk (or whole milk)
  • Pandan Extract — weigh the amount specified in the flavor-dosing note; add on top of the unflavored base.
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ÂĽ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (to enhance flavor)

Directions

    Prepare Oven and Pan

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    2. Use an ungreased 9-inch tube pan or chiffon cake pan (do NOT grease the pan to help the cake rise).

    Separate Eggs

    1. Separate the 7 large eggs into yolks and whites in two large bowls.

    Make the Meringue

    1. Add 1 teaspoon cream of tartar to egg whites.
    2. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
    3. Gradually add Âľ cup sugar, continue beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    1. In the yolks bowl, whisk ÂĽ cup sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
    2. Add ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup coconut milk, pandan extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    1. Sift together 1 cup cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ÂĽ teaspoon salt.
    2. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture until just combined.

    Fold in Meringue

    1. Gently fold 1/3 of the meringue into the batter to lighten it.
    2. Carefully fold in the remaining meringue in two additions until just incorporated (don’t overmix).

    Bake

    1. Pour the batter into the ungreased tube pan.
    2. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

    Cool Upside Down

    1. Immediately invert the pan to cool completely (this prevents the cake from collapsing).
    2. Once cool, run a knife around the edges and carefully remove the cake.