A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite. The orange color makes slices of the cake look so pretty when arranged on individual dessert plates.-Lauren Osborne, Holtwood, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and 3/4 cup sugar together twice; set aside. , Add the cream of tartar, salt and almond and vanilla extracts to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 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 half of batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. To the remaining batter, stir in the orange zest, orange extract and, if desired, food colorings. Gently spoon orange batter over white batter. Cut through both layers with a knife to swirl the orange and remove air pockets., Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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catherine ttito
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any orange lover. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Anijia Samson
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make cake that everyone will love.
michaelbamber michaelbamber
[email protected]This cake is a great value. It's affordable and yields a lot of servings.
najmul husain
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make. I can have it ready in no time.
Andrew Rambo
[email protected]The glaze on this cake is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a touch of sweetness and shine.
Right Hook
[email protected]I love the orange flavor in this cake. It's so unique and delicious.
Mohib Mahmood
[email protected]This cake is so light and refreshing. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Samuel Sesay
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Jitto Chowdhury
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker, and this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly, and I'm so proud of myself.
hammod mohd
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday, and he absolutely loved it. He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.
Jay Cho
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
amber davis
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of angel food cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Naveen Darshana
[email protected]This cake was a dream come true! It was so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor was perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.