Description
A light and airy dessert that’s visually stunning and delicious, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
12 large Egg Whites
1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
1 cup Cake Flour
1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Pink Food Coloring (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) with the rack in the lower third.
- Select an ungreased angel food cake pan.
- Beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt, then beat until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Sift together cake flour and remaining sugar in a separate bowl.
- Fold a small amount of egg white mixture into flour mixture, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and pink food coloring if desired.
- Transfer batter to the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly golden and springs back when touched.
- Invert the pan onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for the best volume and avoid over-whipping the egg whites to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: angel food cake, dessert, fluffy cake, pink cake, baking
