The Best Angel Food Cake Recipe EVER
Look no further! This is The Best Angel Food Cake Recipe EVER! This light and airy Angel Food Cake pairs perfectly with mixed berries. It is sure to be a hit with your guests and will quickly become a family favorite.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 stand mixer you can use a hand mixer as well
- 10-inch tube pan This is essential. Do not use a bundt pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup egg white 10-12 large
- 1 ½ cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 cup sifted cake flour This is essential
- 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (163°C). It's crucial to have the right temperature for the perfect rise and golden brown finish.
- Sift the Cake Flour: Sift the cake flour and powdered sugar together three times. This is crucial - it ensures a light and airy texture in your Angel Food Cake.
- Whip the Egg Whites: In a large, clean bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, vanilla, and almond with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. (tips should stand straight)
- Fold in the Dry Ingredients: Sift 1/4 of the cake flour/powdered sugar mixture over the egg white mixture. Gently fold in until fully incorporated. Be patient and gentle to maintain the cake's light and fluffy texture. Continue folding in the remaining powdered sugar/cake flower mixture in fourths. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Transfer to the Pan: Carefully spoon the batter into an ungreased Angel Food Cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake on the lowest rack in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cake springs back when lightly touched. Start checking it at 35 minutes.
- Cool Upside Down: Immediately invert the pan after removing it from the oven. Let it cool completely upside down. This step prevents the cake from collapsing and helps maintain its airy texture.
- Release from the Pan: Once cooled completely, run a knife around the edges of the pan and the center tube to release the cake. Run your butter knife under the cake to release it from the pan and place it on the cake plate.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the Angel Food Cake into heavenly portions and serve with fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
For a super moist cake, take care not to over bake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 0.1gSodium: 54mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 0.001gSugar: 17gCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.05mg
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