Angel Food Cake Recipe Ideas
If you’re looking for a delicious and light dessert, look no further than angel food cake. With its soft texture, light flavor, and airy texture, angel food cake is a treat everyone can enjoy. From a classic light-as-air angel food cake to fancier versions with chocolate chips or cream, here are some angel food cake recipes that are sure to delight.
Classic Angel Food Cake
A classic angel food cake is light, fluffy, and perfect for a summer picnic. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 10-12 large eggs)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 10-inch angel food cake pan with non-stick baking spray.
- In a large bowl, sift together the cake flour, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites, and stir until just combined. Add the vanilla extract and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
- Serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Nutrition:
This classic angel food cake recipe yields one 10-inch cake. Each slice is approximately 150 calories and contains 0.7g fat, 5.6g protein, and 33.6g carbohydrates.
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