Mocha-Hazelnut Glazed Angel Food Cake

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Nov. 10, 2023
I love this recipe because it combines three of my favorite flavors: coffee, hazelnuts and cherries. —Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia
Mocha-Hazelnut Glazed Angel Food Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 12 large egg whites (about 1-2/3 cups)
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 16 maraschino cherries with stems

Directions

  1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix flour and coffee granules until blended.
  3. Add cream of tartar, extract and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
  4. Gently transfer to an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack 30-40 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool cake in pan, about 1-1/2 hours.
  5. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. In a small bowl, whisk Nutella, confectioners' sugar and coffee until smooth. Drizzle over cake; sprinkle with hazelnuts. Serve with cherries.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 234 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.