Cocoa Sigh

Name: Cocoa Sigh
Ingredients: 1 c. sifted cake flour; 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa; 1 1/2 tsp. each: baking powder and baking soda; 1 1/4 c. sugar; 1 c. nonfat milk; 2 tsp. vanilla; 6 large egg whites; candied violets (optional); 2 or 3 nontoxic leaves (such as citrus or camellia), rinsed and dried (optional)

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sifted cake flour
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. each: baking powder and baking soda
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. nonfat milk
2 tsp. vanilla
6 large egg whites
candied violets (optional)
2 or 3 nontoxic leaves (such as citrus or camellia), rinsed and dried (optional)

Directions

1

In a small bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda.
2

In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar, milk and vanilla until well blended.
3

Stir in flour mixture; beat until evenly moistened. In another large bowl and using clean, dry beaters, whip egg whites on high speed until frothy.
4

Gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar (1 tablespoon at a time) until stiff, moist peaks form.
5

Immediately add to cocoa mixture, gently folding in with a wire whisk until evenly blended.