Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of Angel Food Cake with Strawberries & Cream. This elegant dessert is a perfect blend of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, making it an ideal choice for any occasion, from birthday parties to summer picnics. The subtle notes of vanilla and almond enhance the sweetness of the strawberries, creating a refreshing treat that is both delicious and visually stunning. Simple to make with pantry staples, this cake will impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and position the rack in the lower middle.
- In a stand mixer, beat egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond extracts. Beat until soft peaks form (about 5-6 minutes).
- Sift together cake flour, sugar, and salt five times for airiness.
- Gently fold flour mixture into egg whites one-third at a time using a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden.
- Invert the cake immediately after baking; cool for two hours before removing from the pan.
- Slice horizontally and layer with whipped cream and strawberries; top as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg