National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
Enjoy this refreshing dessert on #NationalLemonChiffonCakeDay
29 March is National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day, which is observed annually.
Chiffon cake is a very light cake made with vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder and flavourings, and makes for a refreshing dessert. The cake has a fluffy texture and tends to be lower in saturated fat than butter cakes which makes it potentially healthier than its butter-heavy counterparts.
The recipe for the chiffon cake was a closely guarded secret for years. During the 1920s, angels food cake was quite popular, but Henry Baker thought he could make a lighter, richer cake.
The insurance salesman turned caterer tinkered with ingredients and in 1927 he came upon the perfect combination of ingredients and method to produce the airy richness he was looking for.
He kept the recipe to himself and offered his services to the Brown Derby Restaurant in Los Angeles which catered to Hollywood’s elite. Until 1947, Baker was the only person to bake chiffon cakes. He then sold his recipe to General Mills for an undisclosed amount and the rest – as they say – is baking history.
To celebrate today, search for a recipe – either in your Grandmother’s recipe book or online – and bake your own cake. Invite your friends and family over to enjoy a slice and a delicious cup of tea or coffee.
Use #NationalLemonChiffonCakeDay to post on social media.
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