This light and fluffy Angel Food Cake is perfect for any occasion, with its airy texture and sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour sifted
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided
- 12 large egg whites room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, sift together the cake flour and 3/4 cup of sugar. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt into the egg whites.
- Sift the flour mixture over the beaten egg whites, a little at a time, folding gently until incorporated.
- Pour the batter evenly into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Invert the pan immediately and let cool completely before removing the cake from the pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 24gIron: 1mg