Chocolate Angel Food Cake I

Ingredients and Weight: - 1 1/2 cups cake flour (7 ounces) - 1 cup granulated sugar (7 ounces) - 12 large egg whites (1 1/2 cups) - 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (1 1/2 ounces) - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup boiling water

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Cooking Time: 50-55 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Sift flour and sugar together into a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
4. Add vanilla and almond extracts and continue beating until well incorporated.
5. Fold dry ingredients into egg whites until just combined.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and boiling water until dissolved.
7. Add cocoa mixture to batter and stir gently until combined.
8. Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Invert cake onto a wire rack and let cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information: (per serving) - Calories: 250 - Fat: 3 grams - Carbohydrates: 50 grams - Protein: 4 grams

Dish Characteristics: - Light and airy texture - Rich chocolate flavor - Moist crumb - Elegant presentation

User Comments: - "This cake was so delicious and fluffy! It was the perfect dessert for our special occasion." - "I loved the combination of chocolate and vanilla flavors. It was a real treat." - "This cake was surprisingly easy to make, even for a beginner like me."

Special Precautions and Tips: - Do not overbeat the egg whites, as this will make the cake tough. - Use a clean bowl and beaters when whipping the egg whites. - Allow the cake to cool completely before inverting it onto a wire rack.