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, ...

A favorite of golden age Hollywood, the airy confection is entrancing a new generation of bakers. Credit... Supported by By Tanya Bush Photographs by Anthony Cotsifas In 1927, an Ohio-born insurance ...

A bûche de Noël is only as good as its cake. This recipe for vanilla chiffon cake delivers a perfect, fluffy, thin sheet of deliciousness that’s easy to make and even easier to roll up — if the pastry ...