Strawberry Parfaits with Chocolate Angel Food Cake

Ingredients

*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.

To make the Chocolate Angel Food Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
Sift cake flour, cocoa powder, and 3/4 cup of sugar together in a large bowl.
Mix together egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Beat until soft peaks. With mixer still running, slowly add remaining 3/4 cup of sugar. Beat until stiff peaks.
Reduce mixer to low speed. Slowly add flour, vanilla, and almond extract. Gently scrape down the sides as necessary. Be careful not to over-mix; it should be just barely combined.
Pour into an ungreased angel food cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until top springs back when you gently press on it.
Remove pan from the oven, and invert it until it cools completely. Gently run a thin knife around sides and bottom until cake releases.
To make Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks. Slowly add sugar and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.
To assemble parfaits: Cut Chocolate Angel Food Cake into small cubes. In parfait glasses, place a few cubes of cake on the bottom. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Add a layer of strawberries, another layer of cake, and top with whipped cream. Finish each parfait with another layer of strawberries. Best served within 2 hours, or cake will get soggy.

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Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Erin Sellin @Dinners, Dishes & Desserts.

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