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Chocolate Angel Food Cake Recipe

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This chocolaty creation from Mary Relyea of Canastota, New York brings the look and taste of pure indulgence, but leaves the fat and calories at the door. A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3 g of fat per slice, this is one treat you'll want to see year after year!

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Chocolate Angel Food Cake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1 cup cake flour
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Directions

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift together the flour, 1 cup sugar and cocoa twice; set aside.
Add the cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to the egg whites. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 40-50 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. For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and cream. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 235 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Angel Food Cake in Light & Tasty December/January 2008, p66

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Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2012 by Jenerrika

my daughter saysthis cake tastes like chocolate fluff. very good

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2012 by chocolatelover60

it is sooooo good

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2012 by Brenda0000

Went together easier than I expected and was a hit with everyone. I will probably cut down the sugar a little bit next time though; it bordered on too sweet for me.

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2012 by IFBMom

So glad to find something that is low in fat and chocolate that tastes so good! I had to add more half and half to the glaze. It was way too thick to drizzle without it. Otherwise, perfect!

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2012 by Votroubek

I really wanted to know if I could just add the cocoa to an angel food cake mix?

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2010 by clarionmeg

Very yummy and hard to believe it's low-fat. Will make again for husband.

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2009 by kendralowry

This is an awesome cake. You can enjoy your chocolate fix while staying on the light side. The glaze really sets the whole cake off. One word of warning though, there are a lot of steps to follow to have this cake turn out right. Only patient cooks should attempt.