Chocolate-Ginger Angel Food Cake

Chocolate-Ginger Angel Food Cake
Chocolate-Ginger Angel Food Cake might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 10 servings with 277 calories, 6g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your Mother's Day event. Head to the store and pick up candied ginger, half-and-half, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°F. Line a 10-inch springform or Bundt pan with parchment paper. Sift confectioners' sugar, flour, cocoa and ground ginger in a bowl; set aside. Using a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed, whip egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar and salt until whites begin to form soft peaks, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase speed to high, add 6 tablespoons granulated sugar and whip until incorporated.
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Granulated SugarGranulated Sugar
Cream Of TartarCream Of Tartar
Ginger PowderGinger Powder
Egg WhitesEgg Whites
VanillaVanilla
Cocoa PowderCocoa Powder
All Purpose FlourAll Purpose Flour
SaltSalt
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Add remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar in 2 increments and whip until whites hold stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Gently fold dry ingredients into egg mixture with a spatula.
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EggEgg
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3
Pour batter into pan.
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4
Bake until cake springs back when touched, 35 to 40 minutes.
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5
Remove from oven and cool completely. Loosen edges with a knife; transfer to a serving platter. Chocolate glaze: Bring half-and-half to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a low simmer and add chocolate and confectioners' sugar; whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
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ChocolateChocolate
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Pour glaze over top of cake, allowing it to drip down sides. Top with candied ginger. Store at room temperature in a cake saver for up to 3 days.
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Candied GingerCandied Ginger
GlazeGlaze
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Self
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score2
Dish TypesSide Dish
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