CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH COFFEE ICING

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This recipe has been handed down in the Sutton family for over 100 years. It pairs very well with Gallo Family Twin Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

13 egg whites
1 cup cake flour
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
COFFEE ICING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 teaspoons strong brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Let egg white stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa and baking powder together twice; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla, lemon juice and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about a fourth at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest rack at 350° for 45 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry. Immediately, invert baking pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate., For icing, in a bowl cream butter, sugar and cocoa until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Thin to desired consistency by beating in coffee at teaspoon at a time. Spread icing over cooled cake.

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