How to Make Angel Food Cake

Have you been searching for a heavenly angel food cake recipe? This page outlines how to make angel food cake, step by step.

Introduction

Angel food cake requires only egg whites, not the egg yolks. You can save the whites in the freezer until you have enough, or you can use the whites and save the yolks for a quiche or scrambled eggs.
Step 1: What You Need to Make Angel Food Cake
- 2 cups of egg whites (about 12-13 whites)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (use clear vanilla if available)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup cake flour (Not self-rising)
Step 2: How to Make Angel Food Cake
1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Beat the egg whites until the start to foam, then add the salt and cream of tartar.
3. Beat until the soft peak stage.
4. Add the almond and the vanilla.
5. Add the sugar two tablespoons at a time, continuing to beat until the egg whites are stiff.
6. Sift the flour over the whites gently, and gradually fold it in.
7. Spoon the batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until done.
8. Invert the pan onto a wire rack.
9. Allow the cake to cool completely before lifting off the pan.
Step 3: Angel Food Cake Variations
1. Frost with chocolate frosting
2. Drizzle with chocolate ganache
3. Use as a base and top with fruit salad
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