Yield: 16 servings
Angel Food Cake
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Light as air with a sweet crumb, Angel Food Cake is a classic dessert just begging to be topped with strawberries and whipped cream this summer. Learn how to make, store and freeze the perfect Angel Food cake with this tried and true recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups egg whites (10 to 12 large)
- 1 ½ cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 cup sifted cake flour
- 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Move oven rack to the lowest position. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, separate egg whites and let them stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Sift powdered sugar and flour together 3 times. Set aside. DON'T SKIP THIS STEP.
- Add cream of tartar and vanilla to room temperature egg whites. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add in granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, until stiff peaks form.
- Sift about one-fourth of the flour sugar mixture into the beaten egg whites and gently fold in. Repeat until all the flour sugar mixture is incorporated. Pour into an ungreased 16 cup tube pan.
- Gently cut through the batter to remove any large air pockets.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched.
- Immediately invert cake in the pan. Cool completely. Loosen side of the cake from the pan. Remove the cake.
- Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Learn how to properly measure and sift flour. You don't want to skip this step!
- If your tube pan doesn't have "feet" for inverting, use a glass or funnel to invert the cake on top of. You want the cake to "fall" and allow it to become airy and light.
- Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 133Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 0gSugar: 23gProtein: 3g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.