Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of Homemade Angel Food Cake, a classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its delicate texture and subtle sweetness, this cake is a showstopper at birthdays, holidays, or simply as a delightful treat. Made entirely from scratch, it pairs beautifully with fresh strawberries and velvety whipped cream, making each bite an unforgettable experience. The simplicity of the ingredients ensures that you can whip up this impressive dessert effortlessly. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to create a fluffy masterpiece that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups cake flour
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups egg whites (about 12)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Sift together cake flour and ½ cup sugar four times to aerate the mix.
- In a large metal bowl, beat egg whites with salt, cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add remaining sugar in four additions, mixing well after each addition without scraping the bowl's sides.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture in four batches using a large metal spoon.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan without scraping down the sides.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown; cool upside down.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg