CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE FROM BOX RECIPES

Steps:

• Line 9x3" loaf pan with plastic wrap by placing a 16" strip lengthwise and a 12" strip widthwise.
• Slice store bought Angel Food Cake into 1" slices. Set aside.
• Coarsely chop Chocolate Almond Bar(s) (enough to equal 6 ounces). Can use plain bar(s), but we like the texture and flavor of chopped almonds in the finished cake.
• Place in double boiler with semi sweet chocolate chips, have water below at a strong simmer.
• Stir chocolate constantly until melted and mixed thoroughly.
• Using stand mixer, whip egg whites until stiff.
• In separate bowl, with clean beaters, whip one 1 cup cream, until thick. Set aside. (Save remaining cream until following day.).
• In separate bowl, beat egg yolks til thick (about 5 minutes).
• Slowly stream melted chocolate into egg yolks, beating thoroughly. Set aside.
• Carefully fold stiffly beaten egg whites into Chocolate mixture. Then fold in Whipped Cream.
• Line bottom of loaf pan with angel food cake slices.Place heaping spoonful of chocolate/cream mixture, fully covering cake slices. Place angel food slices over, layering with chocolate cream mixture, ending with cake slices.
• Fold plastic wrap over securely.
• Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours; overnight is preferred.
• Prior to serving, whip remaining cream until stiff, adding confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
• Remove chilled cake from loaf pan. Remove one layer of plastic wrap. Use other layer to place cake on serving plate, removing wrap carefully. Frost with whipped cream. Can decorate with shave chocolate or drizzle with melted chocolate. Slice into 12 servings, about 1/2 thick.
• Cover and refrigerate any leftover cake.

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift the flour, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and cocoa three times. Set aside. , Add cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Mixture will be thick. , Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. , For frosting, In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, cocoa and salt; beat until stiff peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake.,