Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

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   Special equipment: a 9-inch angel food cake pan

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

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   For the cake: Sift the cake flour with the cocoa and 3/4 cup of the sugar into a large bowl.

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   Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy.

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   Sprinkle the cream of tartar over the egg whites and continue to beat until they hold a soft peak.

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   Add the vanilla extract and gradually beat in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time.

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   Remove the bowl from the mixer and, using a spatula, gradually fold in the flour mixture, sprinkling in about 1/4 cup at a time.

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   Pour the batter into an ungreased 9-inch angel food cake pan and bake until the cake springs back when pressed with your finger, about 30 minutes.

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   Let cool for 1 hour, then loosen the cake from the sides and center of the pan with a knife before unmolding.

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    For the strawberries: Combine the strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl and toss gently to coat every slice.

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    Let the strawberries stand for about 30 minutes to allow the juices to develop.

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    Serve over the chocolate angel food cake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.