Description
Indulge in the light and fluffy delight of Homemade Angel Food Cake, a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its airy texture and subtle sweetness, this cake is a favorite among dessert lovers. It’s incredibly versatile—enjoy it plain or dress it up with fresh fruits like strawberries, peaches, or raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply a cozy night at home, this cake can be made in just about 65 minutes. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this classic dessert that embodies simplicity and elegance.
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.
- Sift together the cake flour and ½ cup of sugar four times to aerate.
- In a large metal bowl, whip 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.
- Carefully fold in the flour mixture in four parts using a metal spoon.
- Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan without scraping the bowl.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown; cool upside down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: <5mg
Keywords: Use room temperature egg whites for better volume when whipping. Be gentle when folding the flour mixture to preserve airiness. Experiment with flavor extracts like lemon or orange for a unique twist.