Description
A vibrant, fluffy angel food cake that brings joy and nostalgia with its colorful layers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup egg whites (approx. 8–10 large eggs, room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (preferably superfine)
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- 1 cup cake flour (sifted)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (red, blue, yellow, green)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form (2-3 min).
- Add Sugar: Gradually add granulated sugar while beating until stiff peaks form (5-7 min).
- Incorporate Flavors: Fold in vanilla extract, salt, and sifted cake flour gently.
- Color the Batter: Divide the batter and add food coloring to each portion.
- Layer Your Cake: Layer colored batters into the pan, swirling for marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool Down: Turn the cake upside down to cool in the pan.
- Top It Off: Once cooled, add whipped cream and sprinkles to serve.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute cake flour with a gluten-free blend. Try adding citrus zest for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg