Description
Indulge in the light and fluffy delight of Homemade Angel Food Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This airy cake, crafted from simple pantry staples, rises beautifully to create a delicate texture that melts in your mouth. It’s ideal for summer gatherings, birthday celebrations, or as a refreshing finish after a hearty meal. Top it with fresh berries and whipped cream for an irresistible treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with toppings, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups cake flour
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 ½ cups egg whites (about 12)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoons cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, sift together cake flour and ½ cup of granulated sugar four times to aerate.
- In a metal bowl, combine egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat on high until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar (1 ⅓ cups) while continuing to beat until well blended.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg whites in four additions without deflating the batter.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden and springs back when touched.
- Cool upside down on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: <5mg