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Homemade Angel Food Cake

Delicious, classic Homemade Angel Food Cake recipe that you will love! It comes out perfect every time and is worth making it from scratch. The texture and flavor is out of this world. Grab your strawberries and whipped cream to top it off!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups cake flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups egg whites about 12
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon clear vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Sift together the cake flour and ½ cup of granulated sugar four times.
  3. In a large metal bowl combine the egg whites, salt, cream of tarter, vanilla and almond extract. Beat with wire whip until soft peaks form. 
  4. Add 1 ⅓ cup sugar in 4 additions (⅓ cup at a time, repeat 4x until you have added a total of 1 ⅓ cups.), beat until blended after each addition. DON'T SCRAPE THE SIDES OF THE BOWL!
  5. Add flour mixture in 4 additions by folding in with large metal spoon each time. Turn bowl often while mixing and adding. 
  6. Pour into ungreased 10 inch tube pan (don't scrape, use metal spoon). Cut through batter with metal spatula.
  7. Baked in preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes. Cool upside down.

Notes

  • For best results, you'll need to make sure that no air can reach the cake. Either transfer slices to an airtight container or tightly wrap the entire cake in plastic wrap. Store at room temperature for 1-2 days.
  • FRIDGE: You can store in the fridge, but you'll want to double wrap your cake or place it into a plastic bag so that it doesn't absorb odors. Store for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
  • FREEZER: For best results, slice the cake before freezing. Then wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before eating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Sugar 32g (64%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Sugar 32g 64%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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