posted by Sandy in Baltimore 12-14-100 10:08 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Chocolate Chiffon Cake
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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Chocolate
Desserts Do Ahead
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 Eggs, separated
1 Box Sweet Chocolate Squares
4 Packages Ladyfingers
1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
Rum
Whipping Cream – To garnish
Melt chocolate in top of double-boiler over medium heat. Beat yolks for 3 minutes at #7. Add chocolate and stir well. Stir in vanilla and salt; cool.
Beat egg whites, adding sugar gradually until very stiff and then fold into chocolate mixture.
Split lady fingers, brush lightly with rum and line bottom and sides of 10-inch springform pan. Layer 1/3 of the chocolate mixture, lady fingers, 1/3 chocolate, lady fingers, and end with chocolate. Make one day ahead. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired. May be frozen.