Angel Food Cake
A light and airy dessert that embodies nostalgia, made with egg whites, sugar, and flour, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Sift together the cake flour and 3/4 cup of sugar in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar to the egg whites, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the egg white mixture carefully.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the cake springs back when pressed.
- Invert the pan onto a wire rack and let the cake cool completely before removing.
Notes
For fluffier cake, use room-temperature egg whites. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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