Chocolate Angel Food Cake is a compromise between my husband and myself. He hates Angel Food; I love it. By making this version with chocolate added, we both get something that we like for dessert.
You would have to ask my husband why he doesn’t like Angel Food. I’m guessing it’s a texture issue to him. That or it reminds him of marshmallow… which he also hates.
I love Angel Food. And I love that I can use up all those extra egg whites after making noodles or custard pie or the like. My Homemade Egg Noodles ONLY use the yolk in them, so having a go-to recipe to make using the rest of the egg is a win for me.
I hate wasting anything. LOL
And since my birthday is coming up, I wanted an Angel Food cake.
Guess what I made in order to keep the hubby happy??
I know a lot of people just run to the store and buy a cheap angel food cake. And it seems like it’s something that would take a ton of effort.
Not true.
While whipping the egg whites DOES take a bit of time, I learned that sticking them in the bowl of my stand mixer with the whisk attachment on it works wonderfully. And I don’t have to stand there holding my hand mixer either. I do make sure that I have the bowl clean and at room temperature (same with the egg whites) to make it work even quicker.
I don’t know why, but when the egg whites are cold, the texture and whipping does not seem to come together as well.
Try it!
I promise you will not be disappointed in how much difference making Chocolate Angel Food cake homemade makes!
Chocolate Angel Food Cake
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
PS. Don’t have cake flour on-hand? Use my Homemade Cake Flour from my Top 3 Favorite Kitchen Hacks post here.
Never could resist chocolate cake and this one looks delicious – thanks for the recipe!
You are very welcome!! I love chocolate cake too, and this version helps me get both my chocolate and angel food fix in a flash. Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
I’ll be featuring you this week on my blog, facebook page and Instagram. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the To Grandma house we go link party!
Looks delicious! Pinned. I had no clue how many eggs it took to make angel food cake ~ wow. lol
It does take a LOT. But I’ll be adding ways to use up those yolks too. I am not one to waste much of anything. Thank you so much for visiting!! I hope to see you back soon 🙂
This looks amazing. Thanks for sharing at #trafficjamweekend
Lovely! Pinned. Thank you for sharing with Encouraging Hearts and Home! Have a great week ahead!
Your chocolate angel food cake looks delish! Great for Mother’s Day! We’d love to have you link up at Tuesday Turn About! Hope to see you there! (Saw your post at Morning Cup of Joe)
Thank you so much! I’ll definitely be over to check out Tuesday Turn About! Thanks so much for stopping by!
This is perfect! I confess…I’m with your husband on Angel Food Cake but a chocolate Angel Food Cake?! That’s a whole ‘nother story! Featuring when my party opens up!
It has been our pleasure to feature your post at Full Plate Thursday,482. Thanks so much for sharing with us and hope you are having a great week!
Miz Helen
Looks so yummy! Thanks so much for linking up with me at #AThemedLinkup 17 for Chocolate Desserts, open May 15 to 25. All party entries shared if social media buttons installed.
Beautiful cake! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope you have an amazing week ahead!!