Heralded as “the first new cake in 100 years” when it was introduced, the chiffon cake -- one of the darlings of midcentury cuisine -- became famous for its wonderfully light and airy texture, ...

Heralded as “the first new cake in 100 years” when it was introduced, the chiffon cake -- one of the darlings of midcentury cuisine -- became famous for its wonderfully light and airy texture, ...

With an origin story out of Old Hollywood, chiffon cake is at once airy and rich. By Ligaya Mishan A century ago, chiffon cake did not exist. It did not grace the plates of our forebears, surreal in ...

While digging in to a slice of cake is always a treat, a bite of chiffon cake is a different experience. A type of sponge cake, chiffon cake is wonderfully light and fluffy, with a pillowy texture ...