Description
This light and airy angel food cake melts in your mouth, featuring a sweet, rich almond flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh fruits and berries.
Ingredients
Scale
Angel Food Cake {The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook}
- 1 1/4 cups (163g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (90g) cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups (355mL) egg whites (roughly 10-12 egg whites), at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp (4,7g) cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 tsp (7,4mL) vanilla
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1mL) almond extract
- 1 cup (192g) sugar
Whipped Cream Frosting
- 2 cups (473mL) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (32,5g) powdered sugar
- 1/8 tsp (0,5g) salt
- 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure your tube pan is clean and dry, but do not grease it.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and cake flour. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
- Add the cream of tartar, vanilla extract, salt, and almond extract to the egg whites. Continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form and the sugar is dissolved.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg whites, about 1/4 cup at a time, using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the ungreased tube pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched.
- Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack and let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, run a knife around the edges to release the cake from the pan. Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for optimal volume. Do not grease the tube pan, as this helps the cake rise properly. Inverting the pan while cooling prevents the cake from collapsing. Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries for a classic combination.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0