Dark Chocolate Angel Food Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Dark chocolate is my go to ingredient for elevating simple cakes, and this recipe proves you don't need fancy techniques to create something truly special. The cocoa powder in this cake is packed with antioxidants, making each bite feel a bit more indulgent and wholesome. What I love most is how quickly it comes together, ready in under an hour from start to finish, with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. The result is a moist, decadent cake with rich chocolate flavor that tastes far more complicated than it actually is. This is the perfect recipe when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 120 mlunsalted butter
- 250 gdark chocolate chips
- 120 mlunsalted milk
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Tip: Use a rack in the middle of the oven for even baking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for a lighter cake.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and butter until light and fluffy.
Tip: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- 4
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 5
Add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Add the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the cake will be dense.
- 7
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10x15-inch baking dish.
Tip: Tap the dish gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the dish.
- 9
Dust the cake with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Tip: You can also top the cake with whipped cream or chocolate shavings, if desired.
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