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
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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 tbsp 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