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Strawberry Chiffon Shortcake, Perfected

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Yield
Servings: 8 to 12
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • Finely grated zest of half a lemon
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon (80 grams) vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (150 ml) cold or room-temp water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (230 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 1/3 cups (550 ml) heavy or whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons (45 grams) sour cream or crème fraîche
  • 2 pounds (905 grams) fresh strawberries, trimmed, sliced thin
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