Patriotic Angel Food Cake
Make your Fourth of July cookouts even sweeter with this easy and delicious patriotic angel food cake! Celebrate the country’s birthday in style by serving this beautiful red, white, and blue showstopper. With just a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can create an eye-catching summertime dessert that will make all your friends jealous.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1¼ cups egg whites about 9 large eggs, room temperature
- 1½ cups granulated sugar divided
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Decoration
- whipped cream
- mixed Berries Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 350°F and place the oven rack in the lowest position.
- Sift 1/2 cup sugar and flour together twice, then set aside.
- Place the egg whites in a large bowl, together with the cream of tartar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt.
- Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in the flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
- Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-inch cake pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets.
- Bake until lightly browned and the entire top appears dry, 35-40 minutes. Immediately invert the pan, then cool completely for about 1 hour.
- Top the cake with whipped cream and mixed berries.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 68mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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