Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together water, oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.

5. 5

   Beat the egg whites until frothy, then add the sugar for the egg whites. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.

6. 6

   Fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate batter in two batches.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

10. 10

    Serve with your favorite frosting, if desired.