Description
Indulge in the airy delight of Angel Food Cake with Strawberries & Cream—a perfect dessert for any gathering. This light and fluffy cake is expertly crafted from whipped egg whites, creating a delicate texture that melts in your mouth. Layered with fresh strawberries and rich whipped cream, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also refreshingly delicious, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics, birthday celebrations, or family brunches. The subtle hints of vanilla and almond elevate the flavor profile, while the simplicity of the ingredients ensures that you can whip it up easily, even as a novice baker. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this delightful classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 fresh large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and position the rack in the lower middle.
- In a mixing bowl, beat room temperature egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and almond extract; continue beating on high until soft peaks form (about 5-6 minutes).
- Sift together cake flour, granulated sugar, and salt into another bowl five times to aerate.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the beaten egg whites one-third at a time using a rubber spatula to avoid deflating.
- Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- After baking, invert the pan over a cooling rack and cool for at least 2 hours before removing.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally. Spread whipped cream between layers and top with sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: <5mg