Angel Food Cake
A light and airy angel food cake made with egg whites and a delicate balance of cake flour and sugar. Perfect with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 12 count egg whites room temperature
- 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon almond extract optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a large bowl, whisk egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until foamy.
- Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Sift the cake flour over the meringue in 2-3 additions, then fold in vanilla and almond extracts until just combined.
- Gently spoon the batter into a tube pan without greasing and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Invert the pan to cool completely before removing the cake.
Notes
Light, airy, and naturally fat-free. Serve with berries or a light dusting of powdered sugar for a classic treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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