Description
A lightweight dessert infused with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together the cake flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and salt.
- Whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the soft peaks until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top springs back when touched.
- Cool the cake upside down completely.
- For frosting, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then fold in the melted chocolate.
- Frost the cooled cake and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Use organic eggs for better flavor. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg