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Raspberry Angel Food Cake

Raspberry Angel Food Cake is a light and airy cake filled with scrumptiously sweet and tangy fresh raspberries and topped with a raspberry glaze.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 egg whites at room temperature*
  • 1¼ cup cake flour or all purpose flour*
  • 1¼ cups caster sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3 Vanilla Beans seeds only*
  • 6 ounces raspberries minus six
Lemon Raspberry Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 raspberries slightly crushed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice more if needed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray a bundt pan (I used a silicone one) with cooking spray VERY, VERY light and set aside.
  3. Over a large bowl, sift together flour, and ½ cup of sugar and salt. Repeat the sifting process 3 times.
  4. Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium speed until frothy, then add in the cream of tartar and vanilla bean seeds. Beat at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the remaining sugar a few tablespoons at a time and beat until incorporated.
  5. Using a spatula, manually and slowly fold in the flour mixture in three additions by turning over the egg whites consistently until the flour is fully incorporated.
  6. Spoon half the batter into the prepared pan, evenly distribute the raspberries, and top with the remaining batter, level off the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake the cake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden on top and spongy. Remove the cake from the oven, let it stand for 5 minutes then invert the cake on a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely.
Lemon Raspberry Glaze:
  1. In a small bowl combine all the ingredients and mix until well combines, the mixture must be glossy with no lumps, with a thick consistency, but still pourable. If the mixture is too thin add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Pour the mixture over the cooled cake and let it stand for 15 minutes for it to settle.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Every time I make this raspberry angel food cake, I go back to the same simple step that makes it truly great. Letting the egg whites come to room temperature before whipping may seem small, but it changes everything. I remember the first time I tried it that way, the batter felt lighter and the cake rose higher than ever before. Now it’s the one thing I never skip because it gives the cake that soft, airy texture my family always looks forward to.
  • If I use frozen berries, I toss them with a little flour first so they don’t all sink to the bottom. It helps keep the raspberries evenly spread through the cake.
  • I always make sure to dry the berries first. Too much moisture can affect how the cake bakes.
  • A silicone bundt pan works best for me. It makes removing the cake so much easier.
  • I like to sprinkle the berries gently between two layers of batter. It creates a soft swirl of fruit when I slice into the cake.
  • Sometimes I use a food processor to puree the raspberries. Then I strain out the seeds with a fine mesh strainer to get a smooth, vibrant glaze.
  • For clean slices, I always reach for a serrated knife. It cuts through the soft cake without squishing it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Potassium 124mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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

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