CHOCOLATE-SPECKLED ANGEL CAKE Angel food cake is usually linked with fruity toppings, but when combined with chocolate, it’s a game changer. Plus, the dash of orange zest in this recipe adds just the right amount of festiveness. INGREDIENTS Classic Angel Food Cake 4 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate 1 1/2 tsp. grated orange zest 2 tsp. butter 2 tsp. light corn syrup oz. chocolate bar (we used Lindt’s Intense Orange Dark Chocolate with Almond Slivers)
DIRECTIONS 1. Prepare the Classic Angel Food Cake recipe with these changes: After adding flour in Step 4, fold 2 oz finely chopped bittersweet chocolate and 1 1⁄2 tsp grated orange zest into batter. Spread in prepared tube pan; bake as directed. Cool cake and remove from pan as directed. 2. Place cake on a serving plate. In a 1-cup glass measure, combine 2 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate, 4 tsp butter and 2 tsp light corn syrup. Microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds until melted; whisk mixture until glaze is smooth. Let stand for 10 minutes to thicken slightly, then spread over the top of the cake. stand for 1 hour or until the glaze sets. If desired, using a photo as a guide, you can garnish the top of the cake with a 3.5-oz chocolate bar (we used Lindt’s Intense Orange Dark Chocolate with Almond Slivers) cut into slices.
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