Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. hot coffee
  • 1/3 c. cocoa
  • 1 3/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 7 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/3 c. sugar

Method

  • Heat oven to 325°.
  • Blend hot coffee and cocoa together; set aside to cool.
  • Sift flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, soda and salt into bowl.
  • Make a well in center.
  • Add in order:
  • oil, egg yolks, vanilla and cooked coffee mixture.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until foamy.
  • Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar. Continue until meringue forms stiff glossy peaks.
  • Pour chocolate mixture gradually over meringue; fold in.
  • Pour into ungreased tube pan.
  • Increase oven temperature to 350° after cake has baked for 55 minutes, then bake 15 minutes longer.
  • Insert pan and let stand until cold.
  • Frost with Heavenly Frosting.