Two-Egg Chocolate Chiffon Cake And Bavarian Torte Recipes

An elegant adaptation of this cake is the Bavarian Torte recipe below.

Difficulty: Average
Freezes Well
Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs, separated
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1-3/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup salad oil
• 1 cup buttermilk or milk
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a small bowl beat the egg whites until foamy.
3. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the whites until stiff and glossy.  Set aside.
4. Combine the remaining sugar, flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl and add the oil and half the milk.
5. Beat 1 minute at high speed, scraping the bowl frequently.
6. Add remaining milk, egg yolks and melted chocolate, and beat an additional minute, scraping the bowl.
7. Fold in the egg whites and pour into 2 greased and floured 9″ cake pans.
8. Bake for 15 minutes.

Bavarian Torte

1. Prepare the above cake recipe.
2. When cooled, split the layers in half to get 4 layers of cake.
3. Frost each layer with a cream filling or whipped cream, sprinkling each layer with 1-2 tablespoons grated, unsweetened chocolate.
4. When assembled, refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.