Article: Chiffon cake egg whites whip up a frenzy

A recent Swap Shop request brought in a recipe that was a staple for years but unfortunately has fallen from favor. It's a chiffon cake, which in this version is flavored with banana.

I've always thought that because a chiffon cake is so light and delicate it would continue to be popular. Perhaps cooks don't feel confident about whipping the necessary egg whites to obtain a successful cake.

Here are some suggestions for beating egg whites.

Take a paper towel, dampen with distilled vinegar and wipe out the bowl in which the egg whites will be beaten. This gets rid of any trace of fat.

Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature. If necessary place the bowl of egg whites inside ...

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