Angel Food Cake with Toasted Almonds
Angel food cake is known for its light and airy texture, which is achieved by using whipped egg whites as the primary leavening agent.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Angel Food Cake with Toasted Almonds
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
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In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
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Sift cake flour into the egg white mixture, gently folding until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched.
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Remove from the oven and invert the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.
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In a small skillet, toast the almonds over medium heat until lightly golden. Let them cool.
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Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cake and top with toasted almonds.
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Serve slices of the angel food cake with whipped cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
