Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Blend hot coffee and cocoa together; set aside to cool.
3. 3
   Sift flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, soda and salt into bowl.
4. 4
   Make a well in center.
5. 5
   Add in order:
6. 6
   oil, egg yolks, vanilla and cooked coffee mixture.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until foamy.
8. 8
   Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar. Continue until meringue forms stiff glossy peaks.
9. 9
   Pour chocolate mixture gradually over meringue; fold in.
10. 10
    Pour into ungreased tube pan.
11. 11
    Increase oven temperature to 350° after cake has baked for 55 minutes, then bake 15 minutes longer.
12. 12
    Insert pan and let stand until cold.
13. 13
    Frost with Heavenly Frosting.