Description
Angel Food Cake is a light, fluffy, and airy cake made with egg whites, sugar, and flour. With its delicate texture and subtle sweetness, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups cake flour (do not use all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for folding into egg whites)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for egg whites)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Do not grease the angel food cake pan.
- Sift the cake flour, sugar (1 1/2 cups), and salt together twice to aerate.
- Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt, continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla and almond extracts (if using). Carefully fold in the sifted flour mixture, a little at a time, without deflating the egg whites.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown, and a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if the top is browning too quickly.
- Invert the pan onto a cooling rack and cool completely in the pan to prevent collapsing.
- Once cooled for at least 1 hour, run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake and carefully remove it from the pan.
- Serve the cake as is or top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or chocolate drizzle. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add citrus zest or vanilla bean seeds to the batter.
- Pair with fresh seasonal fruits like strawberries or raspberries for a refreshing topping.
- If making a vegan version, use aquafaba instead of egg whites.
- Make sure to cool the cake upside down to prevent it from collapsing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
