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Angel Food Cake

A light-as-air, fat-free cake made primarily with egg whites. Perfect for topping with fresh fruit.

Hard⏱️ 1 hour 10 mins🍽️ 16 slices🔥 130 cal
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🥄 Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 12 large 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

📝 Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Have an ungreased tube pan ready.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until foamy.

  4. 4

    Gradually add granulated sugar, beat to soft peaks.

  5. 5

    Beat in vanilla and almond extract.

  6. 6

    Gently fold in flour mixture in 4 additions.

  7. 7

    Pour into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.

  8. 8

    Invert pan to cool completely before removing.

💡 Pro Tips

  • ✓Ensure no yolk gets into whites - fat prevents proper whipping.
  • ✓Don't grease the pan - cake needs to cling to sides to rise.
  • ✓Cool upside down to prevent deflating.
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hour 10 mins

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