Description
A delicate and fluffy angel food cake that is light as air, perfect for any occasion and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Fresh berries and whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, sift together cake flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Invert the pan and cool completely before removing.
- Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure your equipment is grease-free for optimal egg white whipping. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg