Chocolate Angel Food Layer Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

2. 2

   Position oven rack in bottom third of oven.

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   Line bottoms of two 9 inch heart-shape cake pans with waxed paper.

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   Sift 1/2 cup sugar, flour, cocoa powder and salt onto clean sheet of waxed paper.

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   Beat whites in bowl at medium speed until foamy.

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   Add cream of tartar, vanilla.

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   Beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form.

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   Sift half of flour mixture over egg whites.

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   Fold in with rubber spatula just until incorporated.

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    Repeat with remaining flour mixture.

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    Divide batter between prepared pans.

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    Smooth tops.

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    Bake in preheated 350F (180C).

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    oven for 20 minutes or until cake springs back when gently pressed with fingertip and sides of cake just begin to pull away from pan.

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    Invert pans onto wire racks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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