Angel Food Cake Recipe
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Angel Food Cake Recipe
Description
This Angel Food Cake Recipe uses room temperature egg whites whipped with cream of tartar and sugar to stiff peaks, giving the cake its signature volume and delicate structure. Cake flour is sifted with sugar and gently folded into the egg whites to maintain airiness. Baking in an ungreased tube pan allows the batter to cling and rise well, producing a golden brown top and a tall, light cake.
The resulting cake is soft and spongy with a slightly sweet flavor and a tender crumb. The preparation requires careful folding to avoid losing air and achieving the right texture. Cooling the pan upside down prevents the cake from collapsing.
Angel food cake is commonly served dusted with powdered sugar and paired with fresh berries for a refreshing contrast. The light cake is suitable for dessert or a sweet snack. It can be sliced and presented with fruit or sauces according to preference.
Ingredients
- 9 egg about 1 1/4 cups, at room temperature, large, whites
- 1 1/2 cups sugar divided
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for serving
- fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Sift together 1/2 cup of sugar and the cake flour, and set aside.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla, and salt until soft peaks form. Add the remaining cup of sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, while beating on high speed, until stiff peaks form. Fold in the flour and sugar mixture gently, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
- Gently scoop the cake batter into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan. Run a knife through the batter to remove air bubbles. Bake 35-40 minutes, until golden brown on top. Turn the pan upside down to cool and allow to cool completely.
- When ready to serve the cake, run a knife around the edges of the pan to release the cake. Dust with powdered sugar, and top with fresh berries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12g | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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