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Light Funfetti Angel Food Cake

Light Funfetti Angel Food Cake

Light Funfetti Angel Food Cake is a fluffy, colorful dessert that brings joy to any celebration with its airy texture and delightful flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Sweet Moments
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup cake flour offers a fine, light texture for the fluffiest cake.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar divided to balance both the batter and whipped egg whites.
  • 12 large egg whites the stars of this cake, ensuring it rises beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar stabilizes egg whites.
  • 1 pinch salt enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract infuses warmth and aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional, for a subtle nutty flavor.
  • 1 cup rainbow jimmies adds color and fun!
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream provides a light, fluffy finish.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup rainbow sprinkles for an extra burst of color.

Equipment

  • tube pan
  • mixer
  • sifter
  • spatula
  • knife

Method
 

How to Make Light Funfetti Angel Food Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). No need to grease the tube pan.
  2. Sift together cake flour and half of the granulated sugar (3/4 cup) twice.
  3. Beat egg whites using a mixer on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt.
  4. Gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup sugar while beating egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  5. Gently fold in vanilla and optional almond extract into the egg whites.
  6. Sift the flour mixture over the egg whites in three batches, folding gently each time.
  7. Carefully fold in rainbow jimmies, avoiding color bleeding.
  8. Spoon the batter into the prepared tube pan, smoothing the top.
  9. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and springs back when touched.
  10. Cool upside down in the pan to prevent collapsing.
  11. Frost with whipped topping and garnish with rainbow sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 18gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use room temperature egg whites for best results. Avoid overmixing when folding in dry ingredients and jimmies.

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