Chocolate-Espresso Chiffon Cake
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This cake recipe is lighter and airier than many, thanks to the beaten egg whites.


Chocolate-Espresso Chiffon Cake


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Prep Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: Makes 14 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 8    eggsOn Sale
  • 4  tsp.  espresso powder or instant coffee crystalsOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  sugarOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  vanillaOn Sale
  • 3  oz.  bittersweet chocolate, gratedOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  cream of tartarOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Espresso Whipped CreamOn Sale
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Directions
1.
Separate eggs, discarding 3 of the yolks or saving for another use. Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Dissolve espresso in water; set aside.
2.
In large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; make well in center. Add oil, the 5 egg yolks, dissolved espresso, and vanilla. Beat on low until moistened; beat on medium-high 4 to 5 minutes or until satin smooth. Stir in grated chocolate.
3.
Wash and dry beaters. In 4-quart bowl beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Pour chocolate batter in thin stream over surface of whites; fold to blend. Spoon in ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
4.
Bake 60-70 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched near center. Invert pan to cool. Carefully loosen sides; remove from pan. Serve with Espresso Whipped Cream. Makes 14 servings.
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Espresso Whipped Cream: In chilled bowl combine 1 cup whipping cream, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1/2 to 1 tsp. espresso powder or instant coffee crystals, and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Beat until soft peaks form.
Nutrition information
Calories 354, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 286 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Total Sugar 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 10%, Iron 9%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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