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Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake

Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake

A delightful and airy dessert bursting with strawberry flavor, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup cake flour Sifted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Divided
  • 12 large egg whites At room temperature
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp strawberry extract
  • 2 drops pink food coloring Optional
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch pink buttercream
  • 1 cup sprinkles Optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • sifter
  • tube pan
  • spatula

Method
 

How to Make Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remember, angel food cake doesn’t need any grease on the pan, allowing it to rise beautifully!
  2. Sift the cake flour and ¾ cup of the granulated sugar into a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat the egg whites in a large, clean bowl at medium speed until they’re foamy.
  4. Add the cream of tartar and salt, continuing to beat until soft peaks form.
  5. Gradually incorporate the remaining ¾ cup of sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  6. Fold in the vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and optional pink food coloring gently.
  7. Sift the flour mixture over the egg whites in three separate batches, folding gently each time.
  8. Spoon the batter into an ungreased tube pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  9. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and springs back when lightly touched.
  10. Invert the cake immediately after removing it from the oven.
  11. Release the cake by running a knife around the edges once fully cooled.
  12. Frost with pink buttercream and decorate with sprinkles as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 19g

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume. Avoid grease on the pan to help the cake rise properly.

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