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Homemade Angel Food Cake Recipe

Angel Food Cake
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This recipe yields a light and airy angel food cake, perfect for any occasion. Its delicate texture and sweet flavor make it a delightful dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cake flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 12 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Do not grease an angel food cake pan.
  2. Sift cake flour with 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar. Repeat sifting two more times.
  3. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until foamy.
  4. Gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  5. Gently fold in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually fold in the sifted flour and sugar mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time, until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the ungreased angel food cake pan.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched.
  9. Invert the pan immediately onto its feet (or over a bottle neck) and cool completely, about 1-2 hours.
  10. Once cool, run a thin knife around the edges of the pan to release the cake.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best volume.
  • Do not grease the pan; the batter needs to cling to the sides to rise properly.
  • Cool the cake completely upside down to prevent it from collapsing.

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