Best 9 Homemade Chocolate Angel Food Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the heavenly delight of our Homemade Chocolate Angel Food Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the lightness of angel food cake with the rich, decadent flavor of chocolate. This exquisite cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or a simple gathering of loved ones. With its fluffy texture and irresistible chocolate taste, this cake is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Our detailed recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve perfection. Additionally, we offer variations of the classic recipe, including a gluten-free option and a luscious chocolate frosting that will elevate your cake to the next level. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a delightful baking journey that will result in an unforgettable chocolate angel food cake experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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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

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10 large)
3/4 cup cake flour
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
CHOCOLATE FLUFF FROSTING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
Dash salt

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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Categories     Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

●1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
● 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
●1 1/3 cups water
●Powdered sugar
●Strawberries (optional)

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 II



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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

¾ cup cake flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated
12 egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
confectioners' sugar for dusting

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

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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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

1-1/2 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups egg whites (about 14), room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon chocolate flavoring
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ice cream and fudge sauce, optional

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
3/4 cup sifted cake flour
1 3/4 cups egg whites, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons brewed coffee or espresso
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

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.

CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE RECIPE



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This soft, fluffy chocolate angel food cake is made with no added fat. Finish with our fluffy chocolate frosting or dust with confectioners' sugar.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 3h42m

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups egg whites, about 10 to 12 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 cup cake flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, natural or Dutch-process
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Optional Frosting:
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy cream
Dash fine salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1 to 2 ounces shaved semisweet chocolate, optional, for garnish

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

GRILLED CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup cake flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, finely grated, plus more for sprinkling
12 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted, for grilling
2 cups mixed fresh berries, for serving
1 cup whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, espresso powder, salt and 3/4 cup sugar into a large bowl. Whisk in the chocolate and set aside.
  • Add the egg whites and cream of tartar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip the whites on medium-high speed until foamy, about 30 seconds. Slowly pour in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and whip on high speed until the whites are glossy and can hold a stiff peak. Add the vanilla and beat to combine. Remove the bowl from the mixer.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture, gently folding it into the egg white mixture, until fully combined. Spoon the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and bake until the cake springs back when pressed with a finger, 30 to 35 minutes. Do not open the oven during this time. Let cool, inverted, for 1 hour before removing the cake from the pan.
  • To grill the cake: Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice the cake and brush both sides of each slice lightly with the butter. Grill the cake slices until the surface becomes lightly caramelized and grill marked, about 1 minute per side. Serve with the berries, a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of grated chocolate.

CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE I



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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

2 cups egg whites
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ teaspoons cream of tartar
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
1 ¼ cups cake flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract

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 FOOD CAKE



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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

2/3 cup sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
12 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
confectioners' sugar, for garnish

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 sifter to ensure the cake flour, baking powder, and salt are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks to create a light and airy texture.
  • Gradually add the sugar to the egg whites while continuing to beat until the meringue is glossy and smooth.
  • Fold the meringue into the batter gently to maintain the air bubbles and prevent the cake from deflating.
  • Bake the cake in an ungreased tube pan to allow for even rising and prevent sticking.
  • Invert the cake immediately after baking to prevent it from sinking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting to ensure the frosting sets properly.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the cake to prevent tearing.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

The homemade chocolate angel food cake is a delightful dessert that combines the light and airy texture of an angel food cake with the rich flavor of chocolate. With careful attention to detail and following the tips provided, you can create a stunning cake that will impress your friends and family. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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