CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

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very light and tasty

Provided by Amethyst Pendragon

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 c egg whites (about 10)
3/4 c cake flour
1 1/2 c plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 c baking cocoa
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 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. • 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. • Gently spoon into an un-greased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. • Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.
  • 2. CHOCOLATE FLUFF FROSTING: •2 cups heavy whipping cream •1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar •1/2 cup baking cocoa •Dash salt 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.

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