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Angel Food Cake

Indulge in the heavenly lightness of angel food cake, a classic dessert that’s as delightful as it is simple to make.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: angel food cake, dessert, baking, fluffy cake
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 70kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 12 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Sift cake flour and half of the sugar together, then set aside.
  • Beat egg whites until foamy.
  • Add cream of tartar and salt; continue beating until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in vanilla and almond extracts.
  • Sift flour mixture over egg whites in three additions, folding carefully.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Cool the cake upside down before removing it from the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g