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Chocolate Chiffon Valentine Cake

Chocolate Chiffon Valentine Cake
"I first made this lovely lightly textured cake for my husband for Valentine's day more than 25 years ago," recalls Pat Eastman of Provo, Utah. "It's perfect for any special occasion. As an alternative, I've decorated the top with chocolate kisses."
12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • FROSTING:
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 15 small fresh strawberries, halved
  • Fresh mint, optional

Directions

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line two
  • greased 9-in. heart-shaped pans with waxed paper and grease the
  • paper; set aside. In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water until
  • smooth; cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and
  • salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, oil, vanilla and cocoa
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Chocolate Chiffon Valentine Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • mixture. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks
  • form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time,
  • beating until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture.
  • Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until
  • top springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before
  • removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely; carefully
  • remove waxed paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add
  • confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form; reserving 1-1/2 cups.
  • Spread remaining frosting between layers and over top and sides of
  • cake.
  • Spoon reserved frosting into a pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe a
  • decorative lattice design on cake top and sides. Garnish with
  • strawberries and mint if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Yield:
  • 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 302 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 112 mg cholesterol, 210 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2013