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Ethereal Angel Food Cake

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the egg white mixture:
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 12 large egg whites make sure not to get any of the shell or egg yolk in with the whites or they won’t beat up properly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  2. For the dry ingredients, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder (if using), sugar and salt and set aside.
  3. For the egg white mixture, In another bowl place the egg whites and add the vanilla. With a hand mixer (or with a stand mixer), beat the egg whites and vanilla on medium-high until the mixture is just frothy, about one minute. Sprinkle the cream of tartar on the top of the foamy whites and continue beating on medium-high until soft peaks form, another 2-3 minutes. Add the sugar 1/4 cup at a time until fully incorporated. Continue beating until the whites are stiff and glossy (see the picture below). This may take several minutes, depending on the type of mixer you are using.
  4. With a whisk, gently fold the dry ingredients into the beaten egg whites. Pour the batter evenly into an ungreased angel food cake pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  5. Place the cake on a rack in the center of the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top of the cake is golden brown, the cake springs back when lightly touched and the cracks are dry to the touch. Place the cake upside down on cooking rack or bottle until cool (see picture below). Slide a knife around the edges of the pan and gently remove the cake.

Notes

  • To Make a Chocolate Version: substitute 1/4 cup cocoa powder for 1/4 cup of the flour.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 221mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 38g (76%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 221mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 38g 76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.