Ingredients:
1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
12 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions:
In a medium-sized bowl, sift the cake flour and half of the granulated sugar together. Set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and salt and continue beating until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the remaining granulated sugar, a little at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites. Increase the speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form.
Add the vanilla extract and almond extract to the egg whites. Gently fold them in using a spatula until well combined.
Gradually sift the flour mixture into the egg white mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time. Carefully fold in the flour with a spatula, ensuring that it is fully incorporated and no streaks of flour remain.
Transfer the batter to an ungreased angel food cake pan. Smooth the top with the spatula and gently tap the pan on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
Remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert the pan onto a cooling rack. Let it cool completely in the pan, upside down. This helps prevent the cake from collapsing as it cools.
Once the cake has cooled completely, run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Gently tap the pan to release the cake onto a serving plate.
Serve the angel food cake as is, or you can dust it with powdered sugar, serve it with fresh fruit, or add a light glaze or frosting if desired.
Enjoy your homemade angel food cake!
Note: It's important to use an ungreased angel food cake pan to allow the cake to rise properly. Also, make sure the egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
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