Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of Homemade Angel Food Cake, a timeless dessert that brings a touch of elegance to every occasion. This cloud-like cake is not only easy to make, but its delicate texture and subtle sweetness create the perfect canvas for fresh fruits and whipped cream. Ideal for birthdays, picnics, or simply as a treat for yourself, this recipe will surely impress your guests. With its low-fat profile, you can enjoy this guilt-free indulgence any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups cake flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups egg whites (about 12)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sift together cake flour and ½ cup sugar four times to aerate.
- In a large metal bowl, beat egg whites with salt, cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add in the remaining sugar in four additions while mixing well.
- Carefully fold in the sifted flour mixture in four parts using a large spoon to maintain airiness.
- Transfer batter into an ungreased tube pan without scraping the bowl.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cool upside down.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: <5mg