Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Angel Food Cake, a light and fluffy dessert that is sure to impress at any gathering. With its airy texture and subtly sweet flavor, this cake provides the perfect canvas for a variety of toppings, making it an ideal choice for celebrations or casual get-togethers. Made from simple pantry staples, this recipe is straightforward enough for novice bakers while still satisfying seasoned chefs. Serve it with fresh fruits or a dollop of whipped cream for a refreshing treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups cake flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for flour mixture)
- 1 ½ cups egg whites (about 12)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar (for egg whites)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Sift together cake flour and ½ cup granulated sugar four times to aerate.
- In a large metal bowl, beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, clear vanilla, and almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add in the remaining 1 ⅓ cups of sugar in four additions, mixing well after each.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture in four parts until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan without scraping.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool upside down in the pan before removing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: <5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate citrus zest or spices like nutmeg into the batter. Serve with a variety of toppings such as fresh fruits, flavored whipped cream, or homemade fruit sauces for a personalized dessert.