CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH COFFEE ICING

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This recipe has been handed down in the Sutton family for over 100 years. It pairs very well with Gallo Family Twin Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

13 egg whites
1 cup cake flour
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
COFFEE ICING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 teaspoons strong brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Let egg white stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa and baking powder together twice; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla, lemon juice and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about a fourth at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest rack at 350° for 45 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry. Immediately, invert baking pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate., For icing, in a bowl cream butter, sugar and cocoa until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Thin to desired consistency by beating in coffee at teaspoon at a time. Spread icing over cooled cake.

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Ramkishor Mandal
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a chocolate angel food cake with coffee icing.


Alakwe Emmanuel
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Essam Zabad
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Nansubuga Joyce
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet.


CluckZ
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I still enjoyed this cake. The chocolate flavor is very rich and the coffee icing is not too overpowering.


Adnan Tullah Adnan Tullah
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and everyone will love it.


Sanjay Pasman
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Loftey Shabangu
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I've never been a big fan of angel food cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and airy, and the coffee icing is the perfect complement.


Ndu Gasela
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This cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks.


Ibrahim Peckham
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


Johnson Stanley David
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This cake is so easy to make, even a novice baker can do it.


Keira McManus
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and fluffy, and the icing was rich and creamy.


Andrew Beckham
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This cake is a winner! The combination of chocolate and coffee is divine.


Meecha F
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Amelia Nicholson
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This chocolate angel food cake with coffee icing was a hit at my dinner party! It was light and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of coffee in the icing. Everyone loved it!