Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Angel Food Cake with Strawberries & Cream, a light and fluffy dessert that is perfect for any celebration. This airy cake is beautifully complemented by fresh strawberries and whipped cream, making it a refreshing treat for birthdays, picnics, or simply a sweet end to your day. With its delicate hints of vanilla and almond, this cake offers a rich flavor without overwhelming sweetness. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests while being a guilt-free pleasure at just 137 calories per slice.
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 for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C), adjusting the rack to the lower middle position.
- Beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond extracts; continue beating until soft peaks form (5-6 minutes).
- Sift cake flour, sugar, and salt together five times for aeration.
- Gently fold one-third of the flour mixture into the egg whites; repeat until all is combined. Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Invert onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Slice horizontally, layer with whipped cream and strawberries, then top with more cream and fruit before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg