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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c egg whites (10-12)
- 1 1/2 c sifted icing sugar
- 1 c sifted cake flour
- 1/4 c cocoa
- 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- vanilla
- 1 c sugar
- 1 1/2 c whipping cream
- 1/4 c sifted icing sugar
- chocolate curls
Preparation
Step 1
In extra large mix bowl let egg whites stand at room temp for 30 min.
Add cream of tartar and vanilla to egg whites. Beat on med speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar 2 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Sift one fourth of flour mix over beaten whites, fold in gently. Repeat. Pour into ungreased tube pan. Using knife gently cut through batter to remove any air pockets.
Bake in 350F oven on lowest rack for 40-45 minutes or until top springs back when touched. Immediately invert cake (in pan) cool completely. Loosen sides of cake from pan and remove.
Split cooled cake into 2 layers. Spread frosting. Top with second layer top side up. Frost top and sides.