Angel Food Cake with Strawberries & Cream
Light and airy, this Angel Food Cake with Strawberries & Cream is the quintessential dessert for any occasion. Its delicate texture, infused with hints of vanilla and almond, pairs beautifully with layers of fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or just a sweet indulgence after dinner, this cake is not only visually stunning but also a guilt-free treat at just 137 calories per slice. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even beginner bakers can create this delightful masterpiece that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Fresh strawberries (for serving)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and position the rack in the lower middle.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and extracts; whip until soft peaks form.
- Sift together cake flour, sugar, and salt in another bowl five times.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the egg whites using a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Invert the pan to cool for at least two hours before removing the cake.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally, layer with whipped cream and strawberries, then top with more cream and berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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