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OUR BAKING & PASTRY EDITOR TACKLES CHIFFON CAKE, BUTTERCREAM, AND PIPING WHIPPED CREAM

Why isn’t my chiffon cake soft?

Ethereally light as well as moist and tender, it’s easy to see how chiffon cakes became a timeless classic. If yours isn’t achieving that ideal soft texture, you may want to assess some ingredients and methods. To start, it’s important to use a lower-protein flour,

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