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Homemade Angel Food Cake

Homemade Angel Food Cake

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Indulge in the light and airy delight of Homemade Angel Food Cake, a classic dessert that never ceases to impress. This fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday party or a cozy family dinner. With its delicate texture and subtly sweet flavor, it serves as an ideal base for various toppings like fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Making this cake from scratch not only highlights your baking skills but also elevates any meal with its stunning presentation. Simple ingredients combine to create a heavenly treat that is as fun to make as it is to eat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups cake flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for flour mixture)
  • 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 (for egg whites)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Sift together cake flour and ½ cup sugar four times for aeration.
  3. In a metal bowl, whip egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond extract until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add 1 ⅓ cups sugar in four additions, blending after each.
  5. Gently fold in the flour mixture in four additions.
  6. Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan without scraping the sides.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes; cool upside down.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: <5mg