Description
Indulge in the delightful lightness of homemade Angel Food Cake, a classic dessert perfect for any occasion. With just seven simple ingredients, this cake boasts an airy texture that melts in your mouth. Ideal for summer picnics or birthday celebrations, it pairs beautifully with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream. Impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe, ensuring each slice is as fluffy and delicious as the last. Whether served plain or embellished with toppings, this Angel Food Cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bleached cake flour (sifted)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (sifted and divided)
- 11 to 12 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Optional: Whipped cream and fresh fruit for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and adjust the rack to the middle position.
- Sift together cake flour and 3/4 cup sugar in a bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, whip egg whites until frothy; add cream of tartar and salt, continuing until soft peaks form.
- Gradually mix in remaining sugar until glossy; gently fold in flour mixture.
- Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan and smooth the top; tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and springy.
- Cool upside down for at least two hours before unmolding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: <5mg