CHOCOLATE CHIP CHIFFON CAKE 
2 c. flour, sifted
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. vegetable oil
7 egg yolks, unbeaten
3/4 c. cold water
2 tsp. vanilla
3 sq. frothed chocolate (unsweetened or sweet)
1 c. egg whites (7-8 eggs)
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Blend flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl. Make a well and add in order: Oil, egg yolks, water and vanilla. Beat with a spoon until smooth. Measure egg whites and cream of tartar into large mixing bowl. Beat until whites form very stiff peaks. Do not underbeat!

Pour egg yolk mixture gently over beaten whites. Fold gently with rubber spatula just until blended. Sprinkle over battered and fold in gently the grated chocolate. Pour into ungreased tube pan. Bake 55 minutes at 325 degrees then 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees. Invert on funnel or glass. Let hand until cold. Frost as desired.

 

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