Contest-Winning Chocolate Angel Food Cake Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Chocolate Angel Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10 large); 3/4 cup cake flour; 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; Dash salt

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10 large)
3/4 cup cake flour
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
Dash salt

1
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift the flour, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and cocoa three times. Set aside.
2
Add cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Mixture will be thick.
3
Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
4
Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.
5
For frosting, In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, cocoa and salt; beat until stiff peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake.

1013

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10 large), 3/4 cup cake flour, 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided, 1/4 cup baking cocoa, and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Chocolate Angel Food Cake 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.

Contest-Winning Chocolate Angel Food Cake

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