Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake – Alrightwithme, a light and fluffy dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a lovely pink hue from fresh strawberries or food coloring, this cake is perfect for celebrations and casual gatherings alike. Its airy texture, created by whipped egg whites, melts in your mouth and pairs beautifully with whipped cream or fresh fruits. Simple to prepare and sure to impress, this cake offers endless possibilities for customization with your favorite flavors and toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plus 3 tbsp cake flour
- 1 cup plus 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups egg whites (about 13–14), room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp superfine sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- Several drops pink food coloring (optional)
- 6 egg whites (about 180 g) for frosting
- 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar for frosting
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup for frosting
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar for frosting
- Dash of salt for frosting
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract for frosting
- Several drops pink food coloring (optional) for frosting
- Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) with the rack in the lower position.
- Sift together cake flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar and whip until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add superfine sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and pink food coloring if using.
- Carefully incorporate the dry ingredients into the egg mixture without deflating.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until lightly golden and springy.
- Cool upside down on a rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg