Best 3 High Altitude Angel Food Cake With Variations Recipes
Angel food cake is an airy, light-as-a-feather cake that is made with whipped egg whites and sugar. It is a classic dessert that is often served with fruit, whipped cream, or ice cream. However, baking angel food cake at high altitudes can be a challenge. The lower air pressure at high altitudes causes baked goods to rise more than they do at sea level, which can result in a cake that is too tall and dry. Additionally, the high altitude can also cause the cake to brown too quickly. To compensate for these challenges, there are a few adjustments that can be made to the angel food cake recipe.
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HIGH-ALTITUDE ANGEL FOOD CAKE
This is my grandmother's recipe that I have adapted for high-altitude baking. It is easy, light and delicious -- the BEST angel food cake ever!!
Provided by AMYK
Categories Desserts Cakes Angel Food Cake Recipes
Time 38m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 330 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip to medium peaks. Since this is a high-altitude recipe, whip them only until they form a peak that falls over. Stir in the vanilla and lemon extracts. Use a rubber spatula to fold in flour a fourth at a time. Spoon into a clean and dry 9 inch tube pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue baking for another 3 minutes, or until the cake begins to shrink down a bit. Invert pan over a wire rack to cool. When cool, run a thin spatula or knife around the outer edge, and tap out firmly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.9 g, Sodium 294.4 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
HIGH ALTITUDE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH VARIATIONS
This unique variation of plain angel food is nice for an autumn dessert when served with whipped cream. A topping of whipped cream mixed with crushed peanut brittle, crushed peppermint candy, or fresh or frozen fruit is delicious on slices of angel food cake. Posted in response to a recipe request. Source: New Mexico State University.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Sift flour and 1 cup sugar together three times.
- Place 1 3/4 cups egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar into mixing bowl and beat at high speed until fairly stiff (not stiff peak).
- Slowly add 1/2 cup sugar, close to beater.
- Add almond extract and vanilla.
- Beat until quite stiff but not dry.
- Add sifted sugar-flour mixture by fourths.
- Mix on low speed 10 seconds after each of first three additions and 20 seconds after last addition.
- Scrape down sides constantly during this mixing.
- Pour batter into a 10-inch, ungreased tube pan.
- Bake approximately 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool in inverted pan.
- Altitude Adjustments:.
- 7,500 ft: Increase flour to 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Reduce the 1 cup of sugar to 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons.
- 10,000 ft: Increase flour to 1 1/4 cups. Reduce the 1 cup of sugar to 3/4 cup. Increase the baking temperature to 425°.
- Variations:.
- Chocolate Angel Food Cake: Substitute 1/4 cup sifted cocoa for 1/4 cup cake flour in step 2 . Omit almond extract and increase vanilla to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
- Spice Angel Food Cake: Sift 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves, and 1 tsp cinnamon with the flour. Omit vanilla and almond extracts.
HIGH ALTITUDE CAKE
Baking at high altitudes is a science. Found this online and posted it in response to a recipe request.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 two-layer cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F and lightly grease/flour two 9" round cake pans.
- Sift the cake flour and baking powder into a bowl and set to the side.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, up to 10 minutes.
- Mix in eggs, one at a time, fully blending each one in before adding the next.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Stir in the flour and baking powder mixture alternatively with the milk until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool cakes in the pans set over a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.6, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 103.8, Sodium 176.2, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 21.2, Protein 5.4
Tips:
- Use fresh egg whites at room temperature: This will help the egg whites whip up to their fullest potential, resulting in a light and airy cake.
- Beat the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed as the egg whites begin to foam: This will help to incorporate air into the egg whites without overbeating them.
- Add the sugar slowly, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites: This will help to prevent the egg whites from becoming grainy.
- Fold in the flour mixture gently: Overmixing can toughen the cake.
- Bake the cake at 325°F (163°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Do not open the oven door during baking, as this can cause the cake to fall.
- Cool the cake upside down: This will help to prevent the cake from shrinking and will also help to create a moist, tender crumb.
Conclusion:
High-altitude angel food cake is a light, airy, and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can make a perfect high-altitude angel food cake every time.
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