Description
Indulge in the light and airy bliss of homemade angel food cake, a nostalgic dessert that brings warmth and joy to every occasion. This fluffy cake, with its delicate vanilla flavor, offers a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for picnics or cozy gatherings, it pairs wonderfully with fresh berries and whipped cream. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create an impressive centerpiece that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 cup cake flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the rack in the lower third.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add lemon juice and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar while beating at medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, sift together the remaining sugar, cake flour, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the beaten egg whites using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Invert the pan onto a cooling rack immediately after baking to prevent collapsing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg