Chocolate Chiffon Cake Recipe
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Chocolate Chiffon Cake

By: Erma Fox  
"Erma Fox of Memphis, Missouri suggests baking this beautifully high, rich sponge cake for a special dessert."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 3/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 7 eggs, separated
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ICING:
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons hot water
  • Chopped nuts

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine cocoa and water until smooth; cool for 20 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add oil, egg yolks, vanilla and cocoa mixture; beat until smooth. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; gradually fold into egg yolk mixture. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake on lowest rack at 325 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until cake springs back when touched. Invert pan to cool; remove cake from pan.
  2. For icing, melt butter in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in sugar, chocolate and vanilla. Stir in enough water until desired consistency; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with nuts.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2008 by QTWANDA 
This cake is very easy to make, fluffy in texture but also rich in taste. I made it into a 12... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2007 by Elisabeth 
This cake is simple to make. It is light and tender and has a rich chocolate taste. I did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by Kim S 
I made this cake for my daughter's 6th birthday. I used organic flour and sugar. I baked it in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2007 by FRAGOLINA77 
Very soft and lite. I am not good at baking and it came out perfect. It was a bit too sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by Wendy 
I have been looking for a recipe that's a cross between the traditional heavy chocolate cakes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by Katie 
Perfect: Airy, tender, chocolatey, light. Delicious unfrosted, with just a scoop of ice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by mayura 
Filled the house with a lovely smell, good texture, appearence, color, rose well, but the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by glf08 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is a prize winning recipe. My mother had this recipe and when I was in 4-H, I made this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by sweetybaby 
This was good.Not chocolatey enough,but would work great as a base for a chocolate mousse... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by Kerith 
I made these for my daughter's 2nd birthday party as cupcakes. I baked them at 325 degrees... MORE

 
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