Angel food cake is a light and fluffy dessert that is made from beaten egg whites, sugar, and flour. Unlike traditional cakes that use butter, angel food cake relies on the structure of beaten egg whites to provide its characteristic airy texture.
This makes it a great option for those looking for a lower fat dessert option. The cake is typically baked in a tall tube pan, which allows it to rise and form a distinct dome shape. Angel food cake is often served with a dusting of powdered sugar or topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a fruit sauce. This versatile dessert can be dressed up for a special occasion or simply enjoyed on its own as a light and refreshing treat. Whether you're a fan of classic angel food cake or enjoy experimenting with variations, this delightful dessert is sure to be a hit.
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Angel Food Cake Recipe
Equipment
- Cast Iron Bundt Pan
- 5 quart Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ¼ cups cake flour
- 1 ¾ cups white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 egg whites
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Add cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Sift together flour, sugar, and salt, five times.
- Gently combine dry ingredients to egg white mixture.
- Add batter to an un greased Cast Iron Bundt Pan.
- In a cold oven, add Bundt Pan and turn oven to 325 degrees.
- Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown.
- Let cook in Bundt pan and cool. It should release from the pan and come out without sticking.
Notes
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form for a light, airy cake.
- Sift dry ingredients several times to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Fold dry ingredients gently into egg whites to avoid deflating the batter.
- Cool the cake upside down in the pan to maintain height and texture.
Nutrition
Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
dina and bruce says
Ned,
This cake turned out perfect. We served it with fresh blueberries and whipped cream!
Ned Adams says
That sounds like a perfect combo with fresh blueberries! Glad you enjoyed as much as we do!
laura says
Could this be made in the dutch oven without the bundt pan? Would that cause it to burn or not be as fluffy?
Ned Adams says
You should be able to make it in a bundt pan in a regular Dutch oven. You'll need to watch it closely and adjust cook times as you see fit.
Cami says
Yummy!