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Angel food cake

Recipe Information

Description:
Angel food cake is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 40 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 50 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 12 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 12
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 40 Minutes
Total Time 50 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Cake Flour; Egg Whites
Category Eggs; Rice & Grains
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sifted cake flour

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 12 egg whites

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Cooking spray

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • In a bowl, sift the flour, 3/4 cups of sugar, and salt together.

  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites, water, lemon juice, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract using a handheld electric mixer. Beat until a soft peaks form and then decrease mixing speed. Slowly add the rest of the sugar a little at a time while mixing.

  • Sift small portions of the dry flour mixture into the wet mixture. Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Repeat until the mixtures are evenly combined.

  • Coat a 10 inch baking pan with cooking spray and then pour the batter into it.

  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick pulls out clean. Allow cake to cook before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 166 cal

  • Total fat: 1g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 149mg

  • Potassium: 158mg

  • Carbohydrate: 34g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: 5g