Look, not every
cake needs multiple layers and heaps of buttercream frosting. That's the
beauty of our angel food cake recipe. It's light and airy and
satisfyingly simple. The timing couldn't be better, either, since slices
are best served with plenty of fresh berries and whipped cream.
Consider it your go-to summer dessert.
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- Prep: 30 min
- Cook: 45 min
- Total: 1 hr 15 min
One 10-inch cake (10 servings)
Cake
- 1 cup cake flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 egg whites
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Finishing
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Whipped cream, as needed for finishing
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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place an angel food cake pan (tube pan) on a baking sheet. Do not grease the cake pan.
2. Make the Cake: Sift the cake flour and salt to
combine. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the
whip attachment, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed
until frothy, 1 minute.
3. Increase the speed to high and continue to whip, adding the sugar
gradually in a slow, steady stream. Continue to whip until the egg
whites are light and glossy, 4 to 5 minutes. Dip the whip attachment
into the egg whites--the mixture should stand straight up and be
relatively firm but not clumpy.
4. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine. Add the flour mixture
to the egg whites and fold to combine using a spatula. Pour the batter
into the prepared cake pan and spread into an even layer. Bake until the
cake is evenly golden and fully baked, 40 to 45 minutes.
5. Invert the cake pan onto a cooling rack and let cool completely before unfolding.
6. Prepare the Berries: stir the berries with the lemon juice and sugar to coat. Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes.
7. Slice the cake and serve each slice with a few tablespoons of berries and whipped cream to taste.
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Cake
- 181 calories
- 0g fat
- 41g carbs
- 4g protein
- 30g sugars
Finishing
- 32 calories
- 0g fat
- 8g carbs
- 0g protein
- 7g sugars
