HOMEMADE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Homemade Angel Food Cake image

"Whipped cream and a hint of chocolate make this cake delightful," remarks Joan Schroeder of Pinedale, Wyoming.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1 cup cake flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1-1/4 cups sugar
FROSTING:
1 plain milk chocolate candy bar (7 ounces)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate shavings, optional

Steps:

Let egg whites stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift flour and confectioners' sugar together twice; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and salt 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., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, melt the candy bar in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. In a chilled large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in vanilla. Fold in melted chocolate. , Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate; frost top and sides. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.