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Angel Food Cake

A light and fluffy cake made primarily from egg whites, sugar, and flour, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup cake flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 12 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour and half of the sugar.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy.
  4. Add the cream of tartar and salt, then continue beating until soft peaks form.
  5. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold in the flour mixture and vanilla extract until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cake is golden and springs back when touched.
  9. Invert the pan and let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12g

Notes

Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream for added flavor.

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