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Angel Food Cake

A light and fluffy dessert perfect for any occasion, made with egg whites, sugar, and flour.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: angel food cake, dessert, baking, light dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 12 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Sift together the cake flour and 1/2 cup of sugar. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
  • Add cream of tartar and salt; continue beating until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in the flour mixture in batches.
  • Add vanilla and almond extract, folding carefully to combine.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden and springy to touch.
  • Invert the pan and let the cake cool completely before removing.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g