Why My Chiffon Cake Collapse?

Chiffon cake can shrink and deflate for several reasons. First, the pan had a non-stick coating or if it was greased. The best pan to use for a voluminous cake is an aluminum, un-greased chiffon pan without a non-stick coating. Second, the cake can shrink and deflate if not completely cooled immediately after baking.

Why does my chiffon cake deflate?

Beat egg whites correctly: Under-beating egg whites will cause the cake structure to collapse, while over-beating can cause the mixture to break down when you fold it into the batter, creating a heavy batter. Therefore, always keep an eye out for the egg whites as they thicken.

Why did my cake deflate?

A cake that puffs up as it bakes and deflates as it cools has usually had air beaten into the batter too quickly or vigorously. ... Do not beat the mixture for longer than the recipe calls for—again, adding too much air before the cake bakes will lead to its collapse as it cools.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.