Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Stir cocoa and boiling water until smooth; cool 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Mix the cake flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
4. 4
   Make a well and add in order given (oil, egg yolks, cocoa mixture and vanilla).
5. 5
   Beat with spoon until smooth. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl on high speed until stiff peaks form.
6. 6
   Gradually pour egg mixture over egg white mixture, gently folding with rubber spatula just until blended. Pour into ungreased tube pan (10 x 4-inches).
7. 7
   Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly.
8. 8
   Invert on bottle or funnel to cool.