Best 5 Homemade Angel Food Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a light, fluffy, and delicious homemade angel food cake recipe? This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to anniversaries to simple weeknight treats. With its delicate flavor and airy texture, angel food cake is sure to impress your family and friends. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect homemade angel food cake, complete with tips and tricks to ensure a successful bake. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ANGEL FOOD CAKE - HOMEMADE



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This is a MUST if you have never tried a homemade Angel Food Cake. I never liked Angel Food Cakes until the neighbor lady invited me over for coffee shortly after I was married. That was almost 15 years ago, and my children and husband always ask for this for special occasions. Thank you Artie, for being a wonderful friend and for the recipe!

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cake flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
12 large egg whites, MUST be room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Note: For those not use to making angel food cakes Don't get any yoke in the whites, if you do throw out and start over. I always separate the egg in a glass first. Then if no yoke pour into measuring container.
  • DO NOT GREASE PAN.
  • I always use a two piece angelfood cake pan.
  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Sift the cake flour and 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar separately; set aside.
  • Combine the extracts in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until it forms peaks.
  • Add the other 3/4 cup of sugar slowly, then beat on high until stiff peaks form.
  • If you have a mixing guard for your mixer bowl now would be a good time to attach it.
  • Beating on LOW, add flour mixture and extracts slowly.
  • Make sure you fold in the sides and bottom of your mixing bowl.
  • (You can fold in flour mixture by hand but this way is faster.) Spoon into an angel food cake pan.
  • Move a knife through batter to remove air pockets.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly with finger.
  • Invert pan onto a tin funnel to cool completely.
  • To remove the cake from your pan run a knife around the rim of the cake pan just to get the 'crust' away from the pan.
  • Then firmly spank the sides of your pan.
  • You could use a knife but this sometime tears the sides of the cake.
  • Invert onto your serve plate then take the knife to the now top which was the bottom of your pan and gently cut cake away from the pan insert.
  • No need to cut around the center tube as you just give the cake a gently but firm tap or downward shake on to the plate.
  • Or you can pick up plate while holding onto the pan insert with your thumbs and firmly strike the bottom of the plate onto a folded towel. (Just give it a slam down on the towel/table).

HOMEMADE ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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This angel food cake is just like grandma use to make.

Provided by Darlene Williams

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Angel Food Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 egg whites
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup cake flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift cake flour and confectioners sugar together 5 times and set aside.
  • In a large clean bowl, whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while beating, and continue to beat until very stiff. Add vanilla.
  • Quickly fold in flour mixture. Pour into a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, Sodium 71.8 mg, Sugar 26 g

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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I developed this cake using my mother's angel food cake recipe because my husband and three daughters all love chocolate. It's won first place at our county and state fairs as well as "Best of Class" at the state fair!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups egg whites (about 14), room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon chocolate flavoring
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ice cream and fudge sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Sift together 1-1/2 cups sugar, flour and cocoa; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla and chocolate flavoring until foamy. Combine cream of tartar, salt and remaining sugar; add a little at a time to bowl. Beat until very stiff but not dry peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture; do not over mix. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and invert pan; allow to cool completely before removing from pan. Serve with ice cream and fudge sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE - HOMEMADE



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Make and share this Cherry Angel Food Cake - Homemade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Duckie067

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup maraschino cherry, sliced
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup egg white
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 cup cake flour, sifted

Steps:

  • Drain cherries thoroughly.
  • Add salt, cream of tartar, almond flavoring, and vanilla to egg whites.
  • Beat until foamy but not stiff.
  • Beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time.
  • Sift flour 3 times and fold into mixture.
  • Pour a layer in the bottom of an ungreased cake pan.
  • Sprinkle in 1/2 cherries.
  • Add remaining batter and top with remaining cherries.
  • Bake in the oven at 325° for 50 minutes.
  • Invert and allow to hang until cake cools and pulls away from sides of pan.
  • Use whipped cream as frosting and top with whole cherries.

HOMEMADE ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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"Whipped cream and a hint of chocolate make this cake delightful," remarks Joan Schroeder of Pinedale, Wyoming.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1 cup cake flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1-1/4 cups sugar
FROSTING:
1 plain milk chocolate candy bar (7 ounces)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate shavings, optional

Steps:

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift flour and confectioners' sugar together twice; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, melt the candy bar in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. In a chilled large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in vanilla. Fold in melted chocolate. , Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate; frost top and sides. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the cake batter to emulsify properly and rise evenly.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the egg whites. Over-mixing can cause them to become dry and stiff, which will make the cake tough.
  • Be careful not to over-mix the batter. Over-mixing can cause the cake to become dense and gummy.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Don't open the oven door while the cake is baking. This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

Angel food cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its light and fluffy texture, it's the perfect cake for summer picnics, potlucks, and parties. Follow these tips and you'll be sure to make a perfect angel food cake every time.

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