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COCOA CHIFFON CAKE



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This was my mothers recipe and I have no idea where she got it. Anyway, it is a very light and moist one layer cake which adapts to a lot of different toppings - your choice. Very important that you use an 8" square deep tin totally free of grease and follow directions exactly as written. Baking time given is approximate so please check after 20 mins. Oven 350

Provided by waynejohn1234

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup water, boiling
1/4 cup cocoa, good quality important
1 cup cake flour (sifted before measuring)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Stir cocoa and boiling water until smooth - cool.
  • Sift dry ingredients.
  • Add egg yolks, cooled cocoa mixture and vanilla.
  • Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until they hold soft peaks.
  • Fold in gently.
  • When baked cool (turned upsidedown and balanced on 2 tins so that surface does not touch the rack).
  • Ease cake out of tin after it has completely cooled.

CHOCOLATE CHIFFON CAKE



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If you want to offer family and friends a dessert that really stands out from the rest, this is the cake to make. The beautiful high, rich sponge cake is drizzled with a succulent chocolate glaze. -Erma Fox, Memphis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup baking cocoa
3/4 cup boiling water
1-3/4 cups cake flour
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
ICING:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons hot water
Chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a bowl, combine cocoa and water until smooth; cool for 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients along with the cocoa mixture. Beat until well blended. In another large bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into egg yolk mixture. , Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest rack at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate., For icing, melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from the heat; stir in the confectioners' sugar, chocolate, vanilla and water. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOCHA CHIFFON CAKE



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Make and share this Mocha Chiffon Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons instant coffee powder or 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
3/4 cup hot water
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated
2 cups whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
semisweet chocolate (for curls)

Steps:

  • For the cake: Dissolve coffee powder in hot water, cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, stir until well mixed.
  • Make a well in center, add oil, egg yolks, vanilla and cooled coffee.
  • Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff but not dry.
  • Pour batter over egg whites, fold in carefully, adding grated chocolate towards the end.
  • Spoon batter into ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake in a 325 degree oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Turn pan upside down and let cake hang until cool.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Frost with cocoa whipped cream.
  • For the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, combine whipping cream, sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla, stir to blend ingredients, but do not beat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Whip until soft peaks form.
  • Frost cake.
  • Garnish with chocolate curls.

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