Black And White Angel Food Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Black and White Angel Food Cake, a recipe made famous by Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa! Originally featured on her show "Job Well Done" (2006), this easy-to-make recipe creates a deliciously moist cake studded with chocolate chunks and topped with a heavenly glaze. So popular, it's now available as a mix, but nothing beats the homemade version! Prepare to impress with this stunning and unforgettable dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 561.2 kcal
Protein 18g
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Ingredients for Black And White Angel Food Cake

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How to Make Black And White Angel Food Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites in three additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Invert the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
  8. While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
  10. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

263g

Fat

66g

Carbs

29g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Black And White Angel Food Cake?

Black And White Angel Food Cake takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Black And White Angel Food Cake?

Black And White Angel Food Cake has approximately 561.2 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 33 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Black And White Angel Food Cake?

The key ingredients for Black And White Angel Food Cake are Superfine Sugar, Cake Flour, Egg Whites, Kosher Salt, Cream Of Tartar, Pure Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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