Angel Cake With Chocolate

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A light and fluffy angel cake layered with rich chocolate custard, topped with whipped cream and coconut—perfect for special occasions or a decadent treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 packages German sweet chocolate
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • angel food cake

Instructions

  1. Melt the German sweet chocolate.
  2. Beat egg yolks with water and sugar until well combined.
  3. Add melted chocolate to the yolk mixture and cook until it reaches a custard consistency, then allow to cool.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  6. Break up the angel food cake into large bite-sized pieces.
  7. Layer a large cake pan with a layer of angel food cake, then spread a layer of chocolate custard, and repeat the layers.
  8. Top the assembled cake with whipped cream and sprinkle with coconut.
  9. Store in the refrigerator and can be made a day ahead.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

390 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 23.4g 30% DV
Carbs 24.3g 9% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 16.1g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 46.3mg 2% DV
Potassium 237.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 576.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 120.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 89.5mg 7% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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