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.
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MD. Forhad
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The chocolate glaze is the perfect complement to the light and fluffy angel food cake. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Jonathan Dye
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The glaze was too thin and the cake was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Tazzjockey
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the glaze is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.
gaBBar King
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the light and fluffy angel food cake with the rich and decadent chocolate glaze.
cei_ lm
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the light and fluffy texture of the angel food cake, and the chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Shova Adhikari
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweetness and richness. I would definitely make this cake again.
Zesus 2010
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Jacob Baker
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake. The glaze is especially delicious.
Md emon Ahmed
[email protected]This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers! The glaze is rich and decadent, and the cake itself is moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
melindie Thimannah
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was light and airy, and the glaze was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Izabella Calf
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The glaze was too thin and the cake was dry. I won't be making this recipe again.
MD Momen
[email protected]This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe! The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the glaze is rich and decadent. I can't wait to make it again!
MD aktar Hossen
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good. I think I might try a different recipe next time.
Kabul Logar
[email protected]I've never made an angel food cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall the cake was delicious.
Viviane Papas
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture of the angel food cake, and the chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.