Chocolate-Ginger Angel Food Cake
Angel food cake is named for its light and airy texture, which is said to resemble the ‘food of the angels’.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Chocolate-Ginger Angel Food Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, ground ginger, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites mixture.
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Add vanilla extract and continue folding until well combined.
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Transfer the batter to an ungreased angel food cake pan.
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Bake for 45 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
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Invert the pan and let the cake cool completely.
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Once cooled, run a knife around the edges of the pan to release the cake.
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Dust the cake with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 48g16%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
