Today's Case:
Pi Phi Sorority Cake
Re: Pi Phi Cake
From: Claudia
Date: 1/12/2024, 4:27 PM
To: Phaedrus
On 1/12/2024 9:20 AM, Claudia wrote:
Looking for an angel food cake layered with chocolate mousse.
originated at pi phi sorority in the 70’s. Thank you so much.
Hi Claudia,
The only cake recipe that I can find with any connection to "Pi Phi"
is the one below, which is , coincidentally, named "Pi Phi Cake."
It is an angel food cake, and while the filling is not exactly "chocolate
mousse," it is a chocolate creamy filling that some might call a "mousse."
I hope this is it, as it is the only cake recipe that I could find that came
close to your description. It was on this site: Across the Bridge.
Phaed
Pi Phi Cake
From the Kitchen of: Pepper
Source: My old Files
3 (6 oz.) pkgs. semi-sweet chocolate chips
5 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbl water
1-3/4 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 8" angel food cake
*****Topping******
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
Grated chocolate
Combine chocolate chips, sugar and water in top of double boiler,
set over hot (but not boiling) water. Cook till chocolate is melted.
Beat yolks in small bowl until thick and lemon colored (1 1/2 min).
Add to chocolate mixture and stir 3 min. Transfer to large bowl.
Beat egg whites till stiff but not dry. Fold into Chocolate, fold in
whipped cream.
Slice cake into thin wedges. Arrange enough slices in bottom of
10" springform pan to cover completely. Spread with some of the
chocolate filling. Repeat layering, ending with filling.
Refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving, remove sides of springform pan. Top cake
with remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle with chocolate.
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Thank you so much! That’s exactly the recipe I was looking for.
I really appreciate your service. It’s not the first time you helped
me find a lost recipe. It’s amazing! I’m very grateful!
