Description
Delight in the airy goodness of Homemade Angel Food Cake, a classic dessert that is both light and indulgent. With its fluffy texture and subtle sweetness, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy evenings at home. Top it with fresh berries or whipped cream for a refreshing twist that enhances its delightful flavor. Creating this cake from scratch is not only satisfying but also an impressive way to treat your family and friends. Enjoy the simple joy of baking and savor each bite of this heavenly dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups cake flour
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups egg whites (about 12 eggs)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Sift together cake flour and ½ cup sugar four times.
- In a large metal bowl, combine egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add remaining granulated sugar (1 ⅓ cups), beating after each addition without scraping the bowl sides.
- Gently fold in the sifted flour mixture in four additions.
- Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown; cool upside down.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg