CHOCOLATE LOVER'S CHIFFON CAKE

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Whenever there's a special occasion at our house, this cake is always requested-it is guaranteed to satisfy a craving for chocolate!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup egg whites (about 7)
1/2 cup baking cocoa
3/4 cup boiling water
1-3/4 cups cake flour
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
7 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
FILLING:
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; set aside for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir cocoa and water in a small bowl until smooth. Cool. , Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk oil, egg yolks, vanilla and cocoa mixture. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended. Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on high speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake 60-65 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. 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 filling, in a large bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth; refrigerate for 1 hour. , Beat until stiff peaks form. Cut a 1-in. slice off the top of the cake; set aside. To make a tunnel, carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. Fill tunnel with some of the filling; replace cake top. Spread remaining filling over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MK FUNNY & NATOK
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special event, but it's also simple enough for a weeknight dessert.


Ionutz
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I love that this cake doesn't require any special equipment. I was able to make it with just a few basic kitchen tools.


April Hartwell
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Natnael Deyasa
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This is the best chocolate chiffon cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate frosting is perfect.


Ahfran Franck
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any chocolate lover.


Adili Elias Nnanyeliugo
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This is a great recipe for chocolate lovers. The cake is rich and decadent, and the frosting is to die for.


marvin perez tellez
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I made this cake with gluten-free flour and it turned out great. It was just as light and fluffy as the regular version.


Jose Muinde
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over from making other recipes, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Sadam Mohammed
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I love that this cake doesn't require any special equipment. I was able to make it with just a few basic kitchen tools.


Safwan Faisal
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special event, but it's also simple enough for a weeknight dessert.


REAIN JHAN
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Redd Redd
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This cake is so light and fluffy, it's like eating a cloud. The chocolate flavor is perfect, not too sweet and not too bitter.


Rjemon Raj
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I've tried many chocolate chiffon cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness.


Setariki Monovou
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Rock Ster
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


chandan pal
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This is the best chocolate chiffon cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate frosting is to die for.


Nambassa Felisty
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


SANI ADAMU DANHASSAN
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This chiffon cake was an absolute delight! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the texture was light and fluffy. It was a perfect treat for a special occasion.