Milk Chocolate Angel Food Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F). Grease a 9x5-inch (23x13cm) tube pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.

4. 4

   With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.

5. 5

   Melt the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.

   Tip: Be careful not to melt the chocolate too much, as it will be difficult to work with.

6. 6

   Fold the melted chocolate into the batter until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.

7. 7

   Tap the tube pan gently to remove any air bubbles. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.