Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Vanilla Glaze Recipe

Name: Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Vanilla Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; ⅓ cup sugar; 11 large egg whites at room temperature; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3/4 cup sugar granulated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon chocolate extract optional; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons water up to 3 tsp.

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Lightly grease a 10 cup pan with a removable bottom and dust with cocoa powder.
3
Resift the cake flour five times with the cocoa powder and 13 cup granulated sugar.
4
Using 1/4 of the egg whites at a time, whip all the whites until foamy.
5
(See below for egg white notes.)
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Add the cream of tartar when all 11 egg whites are foamy.
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Continue to whip the egg whites, adding 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
8
Stir the vanilla extract and chocolate flavor into the beaten egg whites.
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Sift 1/4 of the flour mixture into the batter and fold gently.
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Repeat until finished with the flour.
11
Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.
12
Gently move a knife through the batter to remove air pockets.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
14
Invert pan and let cool for 1 1/2 hours.
15
Remove from pan and drizzle with vanilla glaze.
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Beating Egg Whites: Use a deep glass bowl and a thin wire whisk.
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Do not use an aluminum or plastic bowl.
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Since this recipe calls for cream of tartar, do not use a copper bowl.
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The egg whites whould be 75F in temperature and should contain no egg yolk.
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For glaze, stir all ings.
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until smooth and pour over cake.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cake flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, ⅓ cup sugar, 11 large egg whites at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Vanilla Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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