Indulge in the heavenly duo of chocolate and coffee with our delectable Chocolate Angel Food Cake adorned with a luscious Coffee Icing. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. The airy and fluffy angel food cake, crafted with precision and patience, provides a delicate base for the rich and decadent chocolate ganache, creating a harmonious balance of lightness and indulgence. The crowning glory of this dessert lies in the velvety Coffee Icing, a symphony of flavors that complements the chocolate perfectly. This recipe also includes a delightful variation, the Chocolate Angel Food Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream, bite-sized treats that are perfect for any occasion. Each element of this recipe is meticulously explained, ensuring that even novice bakers can create this impressive dessert with ease.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH WHIPPED CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This Angel Food Cake with Whipped Chocolate Frosting is light as a cloud. The frosting is made with freshly whipped cream and plenty of cocoa for a rich chocolate taste. This is a simple recipe my family has been making for decades.
Categories dessert
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- You can either make the angel food cake from a mix (you just add water), or purchase pre-made from a grocery store. A few notes on making angel food cake: you need to let it cool completely in the pan and you need to let it cool upside-down or on its side. My mother also told me not to use a silicone pan because the cake can't cool property in a silicone pan. Once the cake is completely cooled, remove it from the pan. Then using a serrated knife, cut the top off of the cake, starting from about 1 inch down from the top of the cake. See the photos and this is make much more sense. Then use the knife to cut out some of the inside of the cake. Next, make the frosting. Combine the whipping cream, sugar, cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Beat with a mixer until stiff. Fill the scooped out section of the cake with frosting and raspberries. Place the top back on the cake. Frost the cake! Top with toasted almonds with you like. Keep the cake chilled until you are ready to serve it.
CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Four types of chocolate are called for in this decadent dessert: cocoa powder for the cake batter, bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate for the frosting, and semisweet chocolate for the garnish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 9 1/2-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together cake flour, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Add cream of tartar and increase speed to high. Continue beating while gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Remove bowl from mixer. Add half the flour mixture and gently fold in until streaky, then add remaining flour mixture and fold in until well incorporated (do not overmix, as this will deflate the meringue, creating a dense cake).
- Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 9 1/2-inch tube pan with removable bottom; smooth top. Run a knife or small spatula through batter to release air bubbles. Bake until a tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Invert pan; let cake cool completely in pan. Run a knife around the inner and outer perimeter of the pan to loosen. Use knife to release cake from bottom of pan and remove.
- Frosting: Place both chocolates in the bowl of a stand mixer; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring cream and corn syrup to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk, starting in center and working outward, until chocolate is smooth. Let cool at room temperature, whisking occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Attach bowl to stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium speed, gradually adding butter, until frosting is smooth and silky.
- Using a serrated knife, split cake in half horizontally. Place bottom layer on a cake plate. Measure 2 cups frosting and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Top with second layer. Use remaining frosting to cover cake completely, using spatula to create a smooth finish or create swirls. Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired. Serve immediately.
COFFEE ANGEL FOOD CAKE
This is my marathon-running dad's favorite cake (and he's always watching what he eats). I was asked to make Mayor Daley's birthday cake after he was having some heart concerns, so an orange version of this was the winner. One of the guests to arrive late was President Bill Clinton, who I got to sit with and talk to.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the Cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and salt and continue whipping until soft peaks form. With the mixer running, gradually add 1 cup of the sugar and continue whipping until stiff and the sugar has dissolved, about 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, stir together the hot water and instant coffee to make coffee extract.
- Using a sieve over a large bowl, sift the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the pre-sifted cake flour 3 times, to aerate the mixture.
- Fold the flour mixture into the egg whites in batches; then fold in the vanilla and dissolved coffee.
- Spoon the batter into an ungreased 9 or 10-inch tube pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until light golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool by turning the cake (in the pan) upside down, propped on top of a bottle until it cools to room temperature. Run a long, sharp knife blade, or a butter knife, around the cake to loosen, then knock the cake out onto a plate or work it out with your fingers. The outside crumb of the cake will remain in the pan; exposing the white cake underneath.
- Make the Glaze: Stir the ingredients together until smooth. Add more liquid if too thick or more sugar if too thin. Pour glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down naturally. Let glaze set until hard, at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla frozen yogurt, so you have a cappuccino in your mouth.
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 I
This is a very moist and light angel food. A family favorite at my house.
Provided by Jane Hilton
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, cake flour, and cocoa. Sift together 2 times, and set aside.
- In a clean large bowl, whip egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on high speed until very stiff. Fold in white sugar 2 tablespoons at a time while continuing to mix. Fold in flour mixture, a little at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a 10 inch tube pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for approximately 1 hour, or until cake springs back when touched.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 28.7 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.
CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 55m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar with the cocoa and flour and sift 3 times.
- In a clean dry bowl, whip the egg whites and salt until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and beat till soft peaks form. Add the 1/4 cup of the sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. They will be slightly glossy. Add the vanilla and fold in.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients. Spoon batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and bake for 35 minutes. Cool upside down over a bottle. After the cake has cooled use a dull knife and go around the walls of the pan to loosen the cake. Turn it out and brush off any loose crumbs. Make the icing by whisking all the icing ingredients together. Drizzle cake with the icing and let set 1 hour before serving.
ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM ICING
Provided by Judy Collins
Categories Cake Chocolate Dairy Dessert Bake Fall Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes about 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk and cream of tartar in large bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.)
- Using electric mixer, gradually beat cream into chocolate mixture. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Place cake on platter. Spread top and sides of cake with icing. Slice into wedges and serve.
CHOCOLATE FILLED ANGEL FOOD CAKE
This is a delicious cake and it looks nice, too. You can bake your own or pick up an angel food cake at your local supermarket.
Provided by luvmybge
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cake on a serving platter, slice a 1 inch layer from top of cake and set aside.
- Cut around cake 1 inch from outer edge down to 1 inch from the bottom.
- Then cut around cake 1 inch from inner edge down to 1 inch layer on bottom.
- Create a tunnel in middle of cake by removing the tunneled out cake pieces and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix.
- Beat on low for 2 minutes.
- Fold cake pieces and 1-3/4 cups of whipped topping into pudding.
- Fill trench with pudding mixture.
- Replace top of cake.
- Spread remaining whipped topping over top and sides of cake.
- (AT this point I dust top of cake with a mixture of cocoa that has been mixed with a little powdered sugar) Refrigerate.
CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE
Easier than you might think with heavenly results. You can halve this recipe and make an elegant dessert by baking in a Wilton 7 1/2" heart angel food pan. Just right for a romantic dinner. Fill the center hole with beautiful fresh fruit or even flowers. This recipe originally came from chef Brad Ogden in San Francisco.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 10inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place rack in center of oven and 15 minutes before baking, preheat to 375°.
- Divide sugar in half.
- Sift one half 3 times.
- Set aside.
- Sift the other half of sugar with the flour and cocoa 3 times.
- Set aside.
- Put egg whites in 4 quart grease-free bowl and beat on low speed with electric mixer until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar, vanilla and salt and increase speed to medium.
- Add the 3/4 cup sugar, one T at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Continue beating on medium until whites have increased their volume fivefold and hold their shape but are still shiny and moist.
- Gently and thoroughly fold in flour mixture, by thirds.
- Pour into ungreased 10" tube pan.
- Smooth the surface and cut through batter 5 or 6 times with a rubber spatula to break large air pockets.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Invert over a narrow-necked bottle and allow to cool.
- When completely cooled use a knife to loosen it from the side of the pan and turn out on wire rack.
- Drizzle Chocolate Glaze over top and allow to run down sides of cake.
- Chocolate Glaze: Combine chocolate, butter and water in bowl and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring once a minute until smooth.
Tips:
- Ensure accurate measurements: Precise measurements are crucial for successful baking. Use a kitchen scale for accurate ingredient quantities, especially for dry ingredients like flour and sugar.
- Use room temperature ingredients: This allows ingredients to blend more easily and evenly, resulting in a smooth batter. Take eggs and dairy products out of the fridge about 30 minutes before baking.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can lead to a tough, dense cake. Mix only until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake properly: Follow the recipe's instructions for baking time and temperature. Don't open the oven door during baking, as this can cause the cake to fall.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This helps prevent the frosting from melting and ensures a smooth, even application.
Conclusion:
With careful attention to detail and following these tips, you can create a delectable Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Coffee Icing that will impress your family and friends. The combination of fluffy chocolate cake and creamy coffee icing is sure to be a hit. This cake is perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat anytime. Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of homemade baking with this irresistible recipe!
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