aunt alice's chocolate chiffon cake

Recipe by
Dorene Fishkin
Tacoma, WA

Dinner at Aunt Alice's house was always a joy. She made scrumptious desserts. The chocolate chiffon cake is one of them.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For aunt alice's chocolate chiffon cake

  • 2
    eggs, separated
  • 1-1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1-3/4 c
    cake flour
  • 3/4 tsp
    soda
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    wesson oil
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 squares
    chocolate, unsweetened
  • 2 c
    whipping cream
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c
    cocoa

How To Make aunt alice's chocolate chiffon cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350'. Grease 2- 8 inch round layer pans and dust with flour. Beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the sugar.
  • 2
    Continue beating until very stiff and glossy.Set aside. Mix remaining sugar, flour, soda and salt. Add oil and buttermilk and beat well. Add egg yolks and melted chocolate.
  • 3
    Fold in egg whites. Bake layers at 350' for 30-35 minutes. Cool. Spread layers with chocolate fluff frosting. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • 4
    Chocolate Fluff Frosting: Mix together in chilled bowl: 2 cups whipping cream. 1 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa. Beat until stiff.

Categories & Tags for Aunt Alice's Chocolate Chiffon Cake:

ADVERTISEMENT