Angel Food Cake Recipe: Light and Airy
Classic Angel Food Cake with light, airy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour sifted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar divided
- 12 large egg whites room temperature
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract optional
- Optional: Fresh berries powdered sugar
- Suggested Pairings: Whipped cream herbal tea
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift flour and 1/2 cup sugar three times.
- Beat egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar and salt. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks. Add extracts. Taste the batter and adjust sweetness.
- Fold in the flour mixture in three additions. Spoon into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes. Invert to cool for 1 hour. Release the cake.
- Serve on a white ceramic cake stand with berries, sugar, cream, and tea.
Notes
- Use cake flour for the best texture.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Try vegan or lemon variations.
- Pair with lemon curd.