"Savor the flavors of coffee and tea at the same time in this tempting dessert. Espresso powder gives the cake a rich mocha flavor while the creamy topper boasts six spices that commonly season the Indian tea drink, chai...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups egg whites (8 to 10 large)
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3/4 cup sifted cake flour or sifted all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or crushed instant coffee crystals
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1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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2/3 cup granulated sugar*
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1 recipe Chai-Spiced Cream (see recipe below)
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12 chocolate-covered coffee beans (optional)
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1/2 of an 8- ounce container frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
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1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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dash ground cloves
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dash nutmeg
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dash ground black pepper
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dash ground ginger