I’m delighted to be back with another recipe from my Grandma’s recipe box. This time I have an Angel Food Cake Recipe for you for a Chocolate Angel Cake.
I had never made an Angel Food cake before this. I always thought it seemed like more cost (for all those egg whites) and fuss then it was worth.
I was wrong! This Chocolate Angel Food Cake was so yummy and easy to make
I will admit that the recipe is a little fussy in that you have to beat your egg whites then carefully fold everything in. You also have to sift your flour and cocoa 3 times prior to using it. None of it was hard or time consuming.
I will admit that the recipe is a little fussy in that you have to beat your egg whites then carefully fold everything in. You also have to sift your flour and cocoa 3 times prior to using it. None of it was hard or time consuming.
Once you have mixed up your batter, you pour it into an ungreased tube pan. Preferably one with prongs (like this one). Place it in a cold oven and cook for about 1 hour or until the cake springs back when pressed firmly.
. Place it in a cold oven and cook for about 1 hour or until the cake springs back when pressed firmly.Then you do something weird (at least in my opinion). Turn the cake upside down (on the prongs or the neck of a bottle or funnel) and let the cake cool completely upside down. This will keep your cake tall and fluffy rather than allow it to deflate.
When the cake is cooled completely, you will need to use a knife to release it from the sides of the pan. You can use the knife on the center of the pan as well, but I found a skewer worked best to fit into the smaller space and not destroy the pan or cake. Make sure to use your knife on the bottom of the pan as well if your pan is in two pieces.
I whipped up some fresh homemade whipped cream and top that with a few strawberries. Carefully and gently cut your cake with a long serrated knife. It will do the best job at not crushing the cake.
This cake was light and fluffy. So delicious! I preferred it with just a small amount of the whipped cream. To me adding more whipped cream took away from the light chocolate flavor, which I wanted to enjoy.
I have a printable version of this recipe for you: Chocolate Angel Cake.
Have you made Angel Food Cake before? How about Chocolate Angel Food Cake? If not, prepare yourself for a yummy, light and fluffy treat!
Oh my goodness, that looks delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Oh so yummy! Thanks for stopping by.
KC
that looks so tasty!!! Chocolate, strawberries and whipped cream… my favorites!
It is super tasty! Hope you make it and love it!
Take care,
KC
Thank you so much for sharing. I found your link on All Our Days Link Up. I would love it if you would share this recipe on our Meatless Monday Weekly Link Up. If you’re interested, you can link up here: https://www.littlestsweetpea.com/2013/08/pku-apple-wraps-recipe-meatless-meal.html
Thanks!
Thanks,
KC
This looks SO good! Thank you for sharing & for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
Thanks, Ruth!
KC
Pretty..and looks delicous too!
Ellya
Thank you and yes it sure was!
KC
I’ve never come across a chocolate angel food cake before. Sounds amazing! Pinning for sure 🙂 I’d be thrilled if you’d come on over to Pink Recipe Box and link up at Creative Wednesdays: https://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-7/
Yes, I hadn’t heard of it either. I think adding chocolate always makes things better!
Take care,
KC
Wow yummy cake for this weekend celebration.
Yes…it would be perfect for a holiday.
KC
Your cake looks wonderful. I have always wanted to make a chocolate angel food cake but have never taken the time. You have inspired me! Pinning it now. Stopping by from Strut Your Stuff to follow.
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Oh, that is sweet to say! I hope you love it if you make it.
Take care,
KC
Hi KC, chocolate angel food cake sounds well, heavenly (sorry, I couldn’t resist):D I just popped over from Susan’s Between Naps on the Porch and Metamorphosis Monday to invite you to participate in my Patisserie Tuesdays linky party. You can read more about Patisserie Tuesdays here https://elisabetpollock.blogspot.com/p/patisserie-tuesdays.html I would love to see you participate and please tell your baking friends… the more the merrier when it comes to sweet treats 😀
Hugs and happy baking,
Beth P
https://elisabetpollock.blogpspot.com
I love your pun! Thanks so much…chocolate makes anything better, right?
Take care,
KC
I’d love a slice. Yum!
So wish I could give you a slice! Wouldn’t that be fun?!
Take care,
KC
I love to make angel food cake, we have close to 3 dozen chickens so we get a lot of eggs, but I’ve never made a chocolate one, I’ll have to try this!! Thank you for sharing :D.
Molly
Wow…that is a lot of chickens! I bet angel food cake is a great way to use up all those eggs. Great idea! I hope you enjoy the chocolate angel food cake if you decide to try it. Then the chickens might need to lay more eggs so you can have more chocolate cake! 😉
KC
That looks delicious!!! Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday!
Thanks! It sure was. Thanks so much for hosting each week!
KC