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Mini lime marmalade chiffon cake




These little chiffon cupcakes were made with lime marmalade.  Other than orange marmalade I've never come across lime marmalade and so this went into my shopping basket when I was in Perth last.  It's slightly more sour than orange marmalade but it's delicious when you have it with butter or peanut butter slathered on a slice of freshly baked bread or toast!













I made this based on my recipe of Black currant chiffon cake but this time used lime marmalade, plain flour and baked in paper cups for a change.

I'll be off-line for a while as I'll be away on a short vacation but once I'm back on homeground I'll be posting again.  So, take care, folks!

Recipe for Mini lime marmalade chiffon cake

Ingredients


    A.  5 egg yolks
         1/4 tsp salt
         30 gm caster sugar
         6.1/4  tsp corn/canola oil

    B.  100 gm lime marmalade
         5  Tbsp boiling water

    C.  150 gm plain flour
         1.1/4  tsp baking powder

    D.  5 egg whites
         50 gm caster sugar
         1/2 + 1/8 tsp cream of tartar

    Method

    1. Mix the lime marmalade with hot water, stir till dissolved.  Leave to cool.
    2. Sift the flour with the baking powder, set aside.
    3. Cream the egg yolks, sugar, salt and oil till creamy.  
    4. Add the jam mixture into the egg yolk mixture, mix thoroughly with a balloon whisk, scraping from the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl.
    5. Fold in the flour mixture, mix till well combined.
    6. Sprinkle the cream of tartar onto the egg whites and beat till foamy.
    7. Add in the sugar in 3 batches and beat till stiff but not dry.  
    8. Pour half the egg white mixture into the flour mixture, mix thoroughly.
    9. Mix in the balance of egg white and mix till no traces of egg whites are visible.
    10. Spoon the mixture into paper cups, 3/4 full.  
    11. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg C for 35 mins. till golden brown.  Test with a skewer till it comes out clean.
    12. Invert the cupcakes on a wire rack to cool before serving.


                                                     
       


    I'm submitting this post to  Aspiring Bakers # 22 :  Lightened Up Cakes (August 2012) 



Comments

  1. Hi Cheah,
    Just wondering whether the mini cake will sink without inverting it like the normal chiffon cake.
    Thanks for the recipe.
    Patricia from Perth

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    1. Thanks for reminding. The cupcakes need to be inverted on a wire rack to cool. I've edited the method and thanks for dropping by!

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  2. Cheah, the cake looks so terrible inviting!! Wish i could take a bite into it right now LOL. Woolworth homebrand eh? I like too.i always stock up whenever i visit oz. have a good vacation and safe journey. :)

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    1. Thanks. Yes, Woolworths do have a variety of jam flavours. I stock up too.

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  3. Very lovely mini chiffon. I wanna sample ....

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    1. Chris, what a pity you're so faraway. Can't be help, you'll need to DIY!

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  4. Hi Cheah, I was quite afraid to bake chiffon cake in paper cups. Thanks for trying and sharing it.

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    1. You're welcome, Kimmy. Give it a try and you'll be surprised!

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  5. Your mini chiffon rises so nicely and no shrinkage, sadly, I haven't got much success baking chiffons in mini cups.

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    1. Never mind, Jeannie, practise makes perfect, keep on trying!

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  6. Your chiffon cupcakes looks perfect. Love to try this recipe.

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  7. Lime marmalade sounds very nice and refreshing, the cake must have a wonderful tangy flavour.

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    1. Yes, lime marmalade is something different and it does have a tangy flavour.

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  8. oh I love the color of the chiffon, looks so pretty.

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  9. Very soft and fluffy mini chiffon.

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  10. Very nice mini chiffon with lime marmalade. Must check this is available at the store here.

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  11. Hey Aunty Cheah,
    How are you doing? Sorry I havent visited for a long time. That cake looks appetizing. Have a great day!

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    1. So nice to hear from you. It's been a while, I'll hop over to yours soon.

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  12. where are you going again? so jealous, always go honeymoon!!

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    1. Now it's the time for me to move around, Lena. You'll know where I've been after I post upon my return.





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  13. Your cake looks so spongy and soft! Would be great to have with a cup of tea!
    Enjoy your holiday!

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    1. Thank you. Yes, tea is the best partner of these mini chiffon cakes.

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  14. Cheah, Your mini chiffon cakes look so soft and cottony. Plus marmalade, they must be superb!

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    1. Thanks, Zoe. The lime marmalade really makes a difference to these mini cakes.

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  15. Beautiful cakes! I will eat a few :D Enjoy your holiday!

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    1. Thank you, Mary! Am enjoying my holidays tremendously!

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  16. Yum..Am planning to make some during the weekend. Thanks.

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  17. Slurppp....wish I can have some of these for breakfast. Yummm... Looks really fluffy & smooth.
    Hope you're having a fabulous week ahead, Cheah.
    Kristy

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  18. I always love cupcake size serving.

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  19. Can i omit the cream of tartar?

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    1. I suppose you can but I've a feeling that the cakes won't be so soft and fluffy.

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  20. Hi Cheah, your mini chiffon look really good. Very cottony soft, love the texture.

    Have a nice day, regards.

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  21. A light citrus chiffon! :) Yumm...

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    1. Yes, yumm indeed. Hope you're in the pink of health!

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  22. hi Cheah, this is looking so good i must try!

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  23. This looks INCREDIBLE and tempts me into eating non-vegan for the first time in over 10 years!

    I wonder if I can veganize it!

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  24. Can I use melted butter instead of oil?

    Tsuki

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    1. Better not. I've never come across a chiffon cake recipe that calls for melted butter. You can use sunflower, corn or canola oil.

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  25. Just wondering what's the serving size? Does it make more than one cupcake?
    Jen

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    1. It's more or less the size of a cupcake. I used the squarish paper cup that can stand on its own on a baking tray.

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