Classic Angel Food Cake
A light and airy treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for any gathering or cozy afternoon at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 10–12 whites)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together the cake flour, half of the sugar, and the salt.
- Beat the egg whites until they’re frothy.
- Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar to the egg whites, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vanilla and almond extracts along with the sifted flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and springs back when touched.
- Invert the cake to cool before carefully removing it and serve as desired.
Notes
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Wrap tightly for freezing up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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