Description
Indulge in the lightest and fluffiest Angel Food Cake that will elevate any dessert table! This homemade cake is a delightful treat, known for its airy texture created by whipped egg whites. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home, this cake shines with its subtly sweet flavor. Enjoy it plain or topped with fresh fruits and whipped cream to create an impressive dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and position the rack in the lower third.
- Sift the cake flour and powdered sugar together three times; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat egg whites on low-medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt, then increase speed to medium-high.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form. Mix in vanilla extract gently.
- Fold dry ingredients into egg whites in four additions using a rubber spatula.
- Transfer batter to an ungreased angel food cake pan, smoothing it into an even layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown; test with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool upside down before removing from the pan; slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg