Indulge in the heavenly goodness of Chocolate Angel Food Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the lightness of angel food cake with the decadent richness of chocolate. This exquisite dessert is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With its airy sponge cake base, fluffy egg whites, and luscious chocolate frosting, this cake is a true celebration of baking artistry. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our carefully curated collection of recipes will guide you through the process of creating this divine treat. From classic to modern variations, we've got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones in awe.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Chocolate Angel Food Cake:** A timeless recipe that showcases the perfect balance of light and fluffy cake with a rich chocolate frosting.
2. **Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Raspberry Swirl:** A delightful twist on the classic, featuring a vibrant raspberry swirl that adds a burst of fruity tartness.
3. **Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Chocolate Ganache:** For chocolate lovers, this recipe takes indulgence to the next level with a luscious chocolate ganache that coats the cake in a layer of pure decadence.
4. **Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Whipped Cream and Berries:** A lighter variation that pairs the airy cake with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries, creating a refreshing and elegant dessert.
5. **Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Salted Caramel:** A unique combination of sweet and salty, this recipe features a salted caramel sauce that adds a touch of sophistication to the classic chocolate angel food cake.
6. **Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting:** A delightful fusion of chocolate and peanut butter, this recipe will satisfy your cravings for both sweet and nutty flavors.
7. **Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Coffee Glaze:** For coffee enthusiasts, this recipe incorporates a rich coffee glaze that enhances the chocolate flavor with a hint of bitterness.
8. **Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Chocolate Chips:** A classic combination that never goes out of style, this recipe adds chocolate chips to the batter for an extra burst of chocolatey goodness.
9. **Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Nutella Frosting:** Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this recipe, featuring a luscious Nutella frosting that takes the cake to new heights of decadence.
10. **Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting:** A harmonious blend of chocolate and vanilla, this recipe combines the richness of chocolate with the delicate sweetness of vanilla bean frosting.
CONTEST-WINNING CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE
When I take this different kind of angel food cake to church bake sales, it goes before I can get it on the table! I've always enjoyed cooking, especially baking. My other hobbies are embroidery, counted cross-stitch and taking care of my flowers and garden (I love to can). My husband and I are retired to our farm home; we have three sons, all grown, and four grandchildren.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 ungreased 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. , 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.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Steps:
- Preheat oven according to cake mix package directions.
- Combine cake mix and cocoa in large mixer bowl. Prepare and bake according to cake mix package directions, using water. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with strawberries.
CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES
"When it's really hot, I like a lighter dessert. The chocolate makes it still feel decadent."
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a sheet of waxed paper, sift the cake flour with 3/4 cup of the sugar and the cocoa 4 times.
- Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites along with a pinch of salt until foamy, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the cream of tartar over the egg whites and continue to beat until they hold a soft peak, about 5 minutes. Beating continuously, add the vanilla and gradually stream in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until the egg whites are thick, glossy and stiff.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer, and using a spatula, gradually fold in the flour mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time, until there are no more pockets of dry ingredients. Spoon the batter into an ungreased 9-inch tube pan. Bake until the cake springs back when pressed with your finger, about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, invert, and allow the cake to cool on a rack 1 hour before loosening the cake from the pan with a knife and unmolding.
- Meanwhile, make the strawberries: Sprinkle the sliced strawberries with the sugar. Stir to coat and let stand about 30 minutes to allow the juices to develop. Top each cake slice with strawberries and their juices before serving.
CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the cake ingredients.
- Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Alternatively, use an electric hand mixer. Let stand for about 30 minutes to bring to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, sift 1 cup of granulated sugar, cake flour, and cocoa into a medium bowl. Sift again and set aside (reserve the sifter, you will use it again). Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F.
- With the mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Add the cream of tartar and beat on high speed, gradually adding the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Continue beating for 3 to 5 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Sift half of the flour-cocoa mixture over the beaten egg whites and gently fold it in with a spatula until blended but still streaky.
- Sift the remaining flour-cocoa mixture over the egg whites and continue folding until well combined.
- Spoon the batter into a two-piece 9.5-inch tube pan. Run a butter knife or spatula through the batter to release any air bubbles.
- Bake the cake for about 38 to 42 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or cake tester inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Invert the pan and cool the cake completely.
- Slide a knife or spatula around the pan and center tube to loosen the cake. Grasp the center tube to remove the cake from the outer pan; use a knife or spatula to release the cake from the bottom of the pan.
- Place the cake on a cake plate or cake stand and dust with confectioners' sugar, or frost with the optional fluffy chocolate frosting. If desired, garnish with shaved chocolate. Make the Optional Frosting
- Gather the frosting ingredients.
- Put the semisweet and milk chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl; set aside.
- Pour the cream into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until steaming hot. Do not let the cream boil.
- Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until melted. If there are still lumps of chocolate, place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until smooth. Alternatively, microwave on low in short bursts, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth.
- Let the chocolate mixture stand, stirring every 15 minutes, until cooled to room temperature, about 70 F to 75 F. Cooling will take about 1 to 2 hours.
- Add a pinch of salt, the vanilla, and 2 to 3 pieces of butter to the chocolate mixture. Beat with an electric mixer with whisk attachment on low speed, adding the butter a few pieces at a time until smooth and well combined. Alternatively, use a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
- Increase the speed to high and beat for about 4 to 5 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Frost the cake, garnish with the shaved chocolate, if desired, and served.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 139 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 0 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the cake: Sift the cake flour with the cocoa and 3/4 cup of the sugar into a large bowl.
- Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy. Sprinkle the cream of tartar over the egg whites and continue to beat until they hold a soft peak. Add the vanilla extract and gradually beat in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer and, using a spatula, gradually fold in the flour mixture, sprinkling in about 1/4 cup at a time. Pour the batter into an ungreased 9-inch angel food cake pan and bake until the cake springs back when pressed with your finger, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 1 hour, then loosen the cake from the sides and center of the pan with a knife before unmolding.
- For the strawberries: Combine the strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl and toss gently to coat every slice. Let the strawberries stand for about 30 minutes to allow the juices to develop. Serve over the chocolate angel food cake.
CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE II
This is a yummy change to standard Angel Food cake. It has a light and delicate flavor and hits the spot of that chocolate craving. Note: for best flavor and texture, serve the cake on the day it's made and be sure to avoid any traces of yolk in the egg whites, which would prevent them from whipping to their fullest.
Provided by veggigoddess
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). If it does not have a removable bottom, line a 9 inch tube pan with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cocoa and 3/4 cup of the sugar. Set aside. Measure 3 tablespoons of the flour mixture and toss with the grated chocolate.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set at low speed, beat egg whites until foamy. Increase mixer speed to medium, stir in cream of tartar and salt, and continue to beat until egg whites form soft peaks. Gradually mix in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in the vanilla and lemon juice.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the beaten egg whites, then fold in the grated chocolate, stirring just until no white streaks remain.
- Gently scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface of the batter and tap the pan lightly to remove any air bubbles. Bake in center of the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the surface springs back when touched. Cool completely, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 125.5 mg, Sugar 34.6 g
CHOCOLATE ANGEL CAKE
When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty-making the lightest angel food cakes ever. This chocolate version is an easy, impressive treat. -Joyce Shiffler, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift together confectioners' sugar, flour and cocoa three times; set aside. , Add cream of tartar 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., Spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 35-40 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. , In a large bowl, combine the first five frosting ingredients; cover and chill for 1 hour. Beat until stiff peaks form. , Spread over the top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with chocolate leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE
I developed this cake using my mother's angel food cake recipe because my husband and three daughters all love chocolate. It's won first place at our county and state fairs as well as "Best of Class" at the state fair!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift together 1-1/2 cups sugar, flour and cocoa; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla and chocolate flavoring until foamy. Combine cream of tartar, salt and remaining sugar; add a little at a time to bowl. Beat until very stiff but not dry peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture; do not over mix. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and invert pan; allow to cool completely before removing from pan. Serve with ice cream and fudge sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Make and share this Chocolate Angel Food Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Sift flour, cocoa and 3/4 cup granulated sugar together 3 times; set aside.
- Beat egg whites at low speed in a large mixer bowl until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt.
- Gradually increase speed to medium while beating in remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, 5 minutes.
- When sugar is incorporated, continue beating to stiff peaks, 2 minutes more.
- Sift one third of dry ingredients over whites; gently fold in with rubber spatula.
- Repeat process 2 more times.
- Pour batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
- Cut through batter to remove air pockets.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until top springs back when gently pressed.
- Invert and hang pan on neck of bottle to cool.
- To unmold, run a thin knife around side of pan and tube; invert pan.
- Turn cake upright onto serving plate.
- Garnish with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 152.6, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.3, Protein 4.7
Tips:
- Use a light touch when mixing the batter. Overmixing will result in a tough cake.
- Be sure to grease and flour the cake pan thoroughly. This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake rises evenly.
- Do not open the oven door during the first 30 minutes of baking. This will cause the cake to fall.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Chocolate angel food cake is a light and fluffy cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or just as a simple dessert, chocolate angel food cake is sure to please everyone.
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