Description
Indulge in the airy delight of Homemade Angel Food Cake—a classic dessert that is both light and flavorful. Perfect for any occasion, this cake features a soft texture that melts in your mouth, making it an ideal base for fresh fruit toppings or a dollop of whipped cream. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, even novice bakers will find joy in creating this sweet treat. The versatility of this cake means you can dress it up with seasonal fruits like strawberries or peaches, or keep it elegant with just a dusting of powdered sugar. Whether served at birthday parties, summer gatherings, or as a light ending to dinner, this angel food cake is sure to impress.
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sift together the cake flour and ½ cup sugar four times to aerate.
- In a large metal bowl, beat egg whites with salt, cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar in four additions, blending after each addition.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture in four parts using a metal spoon.
- Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan without scraping the bowl.
- 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 (85g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: <1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: <0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume. Avoid overbeating egg whites; stop when soft peaks form to maintain fluffiness. Experiment with toppings like chocolate sauce or fruit purée for added flavor.