Vanilla, Chocolate and Kahlua Chiffon Cake with Port Wine and Raspberry Sauce
- 2 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons Kahlua or other coffee flavored liqueur
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 7 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Nonstick cooking spray or oil to brush on baking pan
- Port Wine and Raspberry Sauce (see below)
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Into a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, 1 cups of the sugar, the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add the oil, Kahlua and vanilla.
- Do not mix.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until white and foamy.
- Slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Do not overbeat.
- Mix 1/4 of the egg whites until well incorporated into the flour mixture.
- Gently fold in the remaining egg whites using a rubber spatula.
- Spray a 9-inch tube pan with nonstick cooking spray, or brush the inside with oil.
- Dust with flour and tap out the excess.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bang the mold on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until the top feels springy, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake upright on a wire rack for 1 hour.
- Loosen the sides with a small, thin knife.
- Remove the cake from the pan and allow it to cool.
- Wrap airtight, or serve immediately with a light sifting of confectioners sugar accompanied by the Port Wine and Raspberry Sauce.
- PORT WINE AND RASPBERRY SAUCE
- 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 1/2 cups nonfat yogurt 1/4 cup port wine 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- In a food processor, blend all the ingredients until very smooth.
- Strain, if necessary.
- Yield: 2 1/2 cups
cake flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sunflower oil, kahlua, vanilla, egg whites, cream of tartar, nonstick cooking spray, raspberry sauce
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/vanilla-chocolate-and-kahlua-chiffon-cake-with-port-wine-and-raspberry-sauce-recipe2.html (may not work)