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Angel Food Cake

Prep Time

25 min

Servings

12

Cook Time

40 min

CakesMedium

Angel Food Cake

Light as air sponge cake made with egg whites. Low-fat and delicious!

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
12
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 12 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Do not grease the tube pan.

  2. 2

    Sift flour and 3/4 cup powdered sugar three times.

  3. 3

    Beat egg whites until foamy.

  4. 4

    Add cream of tartar and salt; beat to soft peaks.

  5. 5

    Gradually add granulated sugar; beat to stiff peaks.

  6. 6

    Beat in extracts.

  7. 7

    Fold in flour mixture in three additions.

  8. 8

    Spoon into ungreased tube pan.

  9. 9

    Bake 40-45 minutes until golden.

  10. 10

    Invert pan immediately; cool completely before removing.

Baker's Tips

  • Ensure bowl and beaters are grease-free
  • Fold gently to keep the air in the batter