This light and fluffy angel food cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients, this homemade cake is sure to impress your family and friends. With step-by-step instructions, you can easily recreate this heavenly treat in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 12 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Sift cake flour and 3/4 cup sugar together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and salt to egg whites. Beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add remaining sugar to egg white mixture. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in flour mixture, gently mixing until combined.
- Pour batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Invert cake pan on a cooling rack and let cool completely before removing cake from pan.
- Slice and serve with whipped cream and fresh berries, if desired.
