The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (2024)

The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (1)

I’m sure that I am breaking all the blogging rules by posting this on the weekend… and a holiday weekend at that, but I can’t wait a second longer to share these recipes with you. If you have a Memorial Day party to go to this weekend and you are looking for the simplest of desserts that will still impress people, this is the cake for you.

I honestly can’t believe I haven’t had Chocolate Angel Food Cake before. The first time I heard about it was a couple of months ago when my mom blogged about her great aunt making her a special Chocolate Angel Food Cake for her birthday each year. I was then on a mission to give it a try, and I am so glad I did. I made 2 cakes – one from scratch and one doctored up angel food cake mix recipe. I can tell you now, all things created equal, both cakes tasted equally great but I wouldn’t go through the trouble of making the one from scratch again when there is the easiest box mix alternative. I purchased the cake mix for .99 cents at the grocery store and it took me all of 5 minutes to mix it all up together and get it in the pan.

Topped with some Cool Whip or Homemade Whipped cream and served with some fresh strawberries… this is the perfect light and delicious dessert to please your guests this holiday weekend! Enjoy!

For the from scratch version, head over to All Recipes to enjoy the recipe I used.

If you happen to have an Angel Food Cake mix in your pantry, and want something incredibly simple, here is the recipe from Nestle Toll House Very Best Baking:

  • 1 pkg. (14.5 to 16 oz.) angel food cake mix
  • 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
  • Powdered sugar
  • Strawberries (optional)

Directions:

PREHEAT oven according to cake mix package directions.

COMBINE cake mix and cocoa in large mixer bowl. Prepare and bake according to cake mix package directions. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with strawberries.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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  1. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (4)Ciaochowlinda says

    Thanks for the great tip. I think there’s a chocolate angel food cake in my future. And I blogged today too, so maybe I committed a blogger faux-pas.
    .-= Ciaochowlinda´s last blog ..Goat Cheese Tart =-.

  2. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (5)Pat Wogan says

    Yep, it looks like the one my aunt made for my birthday…although I know she did not use a mix as they were not available then.

  3. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (6)Miel Abeille says

    I am definitely adding this to my list of recipes that I want to master. Chocolate Angel’s Food Cake? Who knew? Thank you!

  4. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (7)bunkycooks says

    If this cake is made from a mix, then I say to go for it! It looks incredible, and almost anything chocolate works for me! 🙂 I am also going to post tomorrow (Sunday…on a holiday weekend…what am I thinking?!). Rules are meant to be broken! I hope you are having a great holiday.

  5. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (8)Joanne says

    You’re allowed to break holiday rules for a recipe this good. It really is funny how the bloggerworld disappears on long weekends…that’s usually when I find I have the most time to blog! This chocolate angel food cake looks amazing. I don’t do box mixes (not as cathartic) but I will definitely be trying this!
    .-= Joanne´s last blog ..Tyler’s Guacamole, Chocbite, and Chocri! =-.

  6. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (9)Joanne says

    You’re allowed to break holiday rules for a recipe this good. It really is funny how the bloggerworld disappears on long weekends…that’s usually when I find I have the most time to blog! This chocolate angel food cake looks amazing. I don’t do box mixes (not as cathartic) but I will definitely be trying this!
    .-= Joanne´s last blog ..Tyler’s Guacamole, Chocbite, and Chocri! =-.
    P.S. – Sorry, forgot to tell you great post!

  7. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (11)Janna M says

    I love angel food cake but I find the boxed mix tastes like chemicals. I’ll try the other version first I think.
    I didn’t know there was a blog rule about posting on the weekends. Those type of rules are made to broken anyway. I have much more time to cook on the weekend.
    .-= Janna M´s last blog ..Better than takeout Chinese Dinner =-.

  8. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (12)WendyB_09 says

    Spotted this just as I was heading out to the grocery store…add angel food cake mix to list…guess what’s for dessert tomorrow!

    Thanks for the All Recipes link, I use them all the time & added the scratch version to my recipe box!

  9. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (13)camille says

    Huh. Weekends are basically the only time I have to post. Why aren’t we supposed to post on weekends?
    .-= camille´s last blog ..Cajun Bean Soup =-.

  10. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (14)Maria says

    Chocolate is always a good idea. I will have to try this cake with fresh berries. Mmmmm!

  11. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (15)Gabriel says

    Chocolate is the flavor of all time (for me!). Chocolate reminds me with my mom. I really love chocolate and she always make something new chocolate-flavored snacks for me. This recipe is awesome!

  12. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (17)The Teacher Cooks says

    I really am glad that you blogged about using a cake mix. I am beginning to feel guilty if I used any convenience food and blog about it. There are many out there in the blogosphere that put them down. Some are bad I will agree, but some like angel food cake can save you so much time and still taste good! Your cake looks delicious and I checked out your mom’s blog. How nice!
    .-= The Teacher Cooks´s last blog ..Gourmet Jalapeno Cheeseburger =-.

  13. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (18)Barbara says

    Nothing wrong with using cake mixes..I’ve said it before. Not something I usually do, but when you add your own twist, I love it.
    And please, lead me to the dark side…….
    .-= Barbara´s last blog ..Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherry Clafoutis =-.

  14. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (19)Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    Angel food cake is one of my favorites. and chocolate needs no explanation. The combination of the two must be amazing! I’ll have to give this a try, thanks! 😀

  15. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (20)Joy says

    As I recall my old recipe also added some grated chocolate in addition to the cocoa – looks neat and it’s yummy!!!
    .-= Joy´s last blog ..Remember … =-.

  16. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (23)Sues says

    This looks so beautiful! To be honest, I’m not a big angel food cake fan at all, but I’ve never had chocolate angel food cake, and I feel like that would be a whole different ballgame!!

  17. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (24)Tickled Red says

    Please break the rules anytime that you like!! I wish that I lived closer, now I am craving chocolate.
    .-= Tickled Red´s last blog ..Letters of Appreciation =-.

  18. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (26)sweetlife says

    I have also never tried chocolate angel food cake, i also love how easy the recipe is, perfect for a busy week dessert..

    sweetlife

  19. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (27)The Duo Dishes says

    You can have your chocolate cake and still be fat free. That’s going to make a lot of folks happy!
    .-= The Duo Dishes´s last blog ..Beat the Heat =-.

  20. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (28)Meg says

    This looks delicious!!
    .-= Meg´s last blog ..Relevant Conference 2010 =-.

  21. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (29)Rebecca says

    Genius! How simple and perfect for summer berry season. Also great since Angle Food cake is more diabetic friendly. Thanks for the post. You have a beautiful site.

  22. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (30)Nic says

    Really?? CHOCOLATE angel food cake? What planet have I been living on??1!! ? I am definitely heading to the dark side.

    I love angel food cake the best over all others. I don’t even need frosting! I like warm, fresh berries and slightly sweet fresh whipped cream. Or I like to slice the cake into three layers and put softened sherbet (sorbet is lovely, too) ice cream between each layer and put into the freezer to feed the masses as they pop in and out of my house during the summertime.

    I am trying to wait patiently for the strawberries to get ripe. Now it’s going to be even more difficult to practice patience because I now know exactly what I’m going to serve them with.

    <3 Nic

  23. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (31)kara says

    Great favorite! Made this twice now with great success. I buy “Simply Eggwhites” for this recipe and used the recipe without any changes. I served it sliced with a dusting of icing sugar and fresh raspberries for a healthier and most enjoyable dessert.

  24. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (32)Michelle says

    Delicious! I am not a huge Angel Food Cake fan but this cake changed my mind. It was fluffy, moist and rich. I served it with whipped cream and fresh raspberries. It was a big hit. My husband loves angle food cake and he now has a new favorite recipe!

  25. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (33)Diane says

    Simple, delicious and chocolatey without the sin. The only thing I would do different next time is to possibly use chocolate extract instead of vanilla for an extra chocolate kick!

  26. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (34)Jane says

    Well, I buy “Simply Eggwhites” for this recipe and used the recipe without any changes. I served it sliced with a dusting of icing sugar and fresh raspberries, anyway thanx for posting.

  27. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (35)Katie says

    I love the cake. I so love chocolate cakes. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

  28. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (36)Jillian says

    How much chocolate cocoa should i add to an 18 (or so) ounce angel food cake mix to make it chocolate? Which is the best mix to use? And does a chocolate glaze using only 5 ounces of bittersweet chocolate and half a cup of heavy whipping cream sound like enough to glaze the 18oz cake? Thanks!

  29. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (37)Jennifer says

    These shown in the picture were my 8 year, Kaitlyn’s, creation. After making these, I decided to make another batch but this time I toasted the coconut and left out the milk and food coloring. I absolutely loved them.

  30. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (38)Chandler Camp says

    Sure looks good. I hope everyone is exercising as well to keep the extra calories at bay during the holiday season. My kids would love the cake!

  31. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (39)cookie says

    I have never tried to make angel food cake before. You certainly inspired me!

  32. The Dark Side of Angel Food Cake (Recipe: Chocolate Angel Food Cake) (40)porzadne strony says

    I’ve got the impression that I was bitten by a bug

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