Cakes from Scratch, Desserts
Southern
Yield: 10-12
Author: Tammy Nichols
Mama's Angel Food Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 197

Mama's Angel Food Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 197

This heavenly Angel Food Cake is light, airy, and exactly how Mama used to make it. Using room-temperature egg whites and the perfect amount of almond and vanilla extracts, this cake is a delicate treat that pairs beautifully with fresh fruit or whipped cream.

This is recipe #197 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 25 minCook time: 40 minTotal time: 1 hr 5 min
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups egg whites, room temperature (approx. 10 to 12 large eggs)
  • 1-1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift the confectioners’ sugar and the all-purpose flour into separate bowls.
  2. Beat Egg Whites: In a stand mixer, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on medium-high speed while gradually adding the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently Fold: In a large bowl, fold one-third of the whipped egg whites together with one-third of the dry ingredients. Repeat this process until all ingredients are combined, being careful not to deflate the whites.
  4. Bake: Pour the batter into an ungreased two-piece tube pan. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  5. Cool Upside Down: Immediately invert the pan to cool completely. This prevents the cake from collapsing. Once cooled, run a flat knife around the edges to loosen and remove it from the pan.
  6. Serve: This is wonderful served with Master Cookbook Recipe # 421: Strawberry Topping and a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip!

Notes

  1. Tammy's Tip: This cake requires a specific two-part tube pan. Never use this pan for pound cakes or regular cake mixes, as the batter will leak through the bottom!


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Nutrition Facts

Calories

132

Fat

0 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

39 g

Fiber

0 g

Net carbs

29 g

Sugar

20 g

Protein

3 g

Sodium

79 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg