Angel Food Cake
A light-as-air dessert with a delicate sweetness, perfect for celebrations or a sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift the cake flour and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar together.
- Beat the egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar and salt, beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the flour mixture into the egg whites in three additions.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Invert the cake pan and let cool completely before removing from pan.
Notes
Serve with fresh fruits or whipped cream for a delightful twist. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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