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.

Zwibuyafortunate Mugwedi
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I'm not a big fan of angel food cake, but this recipe is pretty good. It's light and fluffy, and the flavor is not too sweet.


Tania Raymond
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Jagat raj Kaphle (J2RK7)
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I love this cake! It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect. I always get compliments on it when I make it.


Lehyda Gracia
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for angel food cake.


lumi
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I've never made an angel food cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out perfect. It was light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing.


Akram Khankhan
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This cake is absolutely delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Melissa Hinojosa
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dense and heavy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Betty Huffman
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked it. But the flavor was still good.


Sujan Magar
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion.


Nima Hyolmo
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The cake is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shohel sheikh
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker, but it turned out amazing! The cake was so light and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Kathyann Campo
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it was perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, and everyone loved it.


Mlungisi Bhabhanana
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My family loved this cake! It was so light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.