Angel Food Cake
- Total Time
- 1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1½cups egg whites (approximately 11 extra-large eggs)
- 1cup cake flour
- 1½cup sugar
- 1teaspoon allspice
- 1teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
158 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 35 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 26 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 51 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Set the egg whites out about one hour ahead. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Step 2
Combine the flour with the half-cup of sugar and the allspice. Sift four times. Set aside.
- Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and lemon juice together, with an electric mixer on high speed, until they hold a soft peak. Begin adding the remaining one cup of sugar, a quarter cup at a time, until all the sugar is blended.
- Step 4
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture until it is completely incorporated. Give it a few extra folds just to be sure all the flour is really mixed in, but be careful not to overmix. Gently scoop the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan. Smooth the batter with the rubber scraper. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the top is dark golden brown.
- Step 5
When baked, remove the cake from the oven and invert it, with the pan at least an inch above the counter. If your pan doesn't have metal feet, set the pan onto four inverted teaspoons or bowls. Remove the cake after it has completely cooled by slipping a fork down the side between the cake and the pan in several places. Once the cake is loosened, gently pull it out of the pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with ice cream and fresh berries.
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Comments
Results were good, but why a whole teaspoon of allspice? It has to be a type-o. The result was an Angel food cake that was a sickly shade of purple.
My sweet family made this cake for my birthday, and every time I think about it, I get mad all over again on their behalf. Allspice does not belong in an angel food cake. It was awful. Skip this recipe and choose one of the others on the app.
4 out of 5 stars. Reduced allspice to 1/4 tsp and still overwhelms the otherwise good cake.
Many an angel food cake in my past. A hint of spice is good. Agree that the amount of spice should be 1/4 tsp.
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