What’s in this Angel Food Cake Recipe?
I’m so excited about this easy dessert recipe because it makes baking one of my favorite cakes a little less scary. This easy angel food cake is so light and airy. It’s just as delicious as a typical recipe, but with a few little tips that make it so much simpler. Are you excited? You should be! Buckle up for this incredible cake.
Bleached Cake Flour: I recommend Swan’s Down or Softasilk is necessary in this recipe. Unbleached flour will not work in this recipe. Egg Whites: Make this cake light and fluffy. Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cake. Vanilla Extract: Adds just a hint of vanilla flavor that enhances the sweetness of the cake. You can swap for almond extract if you prefer. Lemon Juice: This is an acidic ingredient that helps to stabilize the egg whites, which prevents the cake from collapsing–it’s delicate! Kosher Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the cake.
Pro Tip: Follow this guide for how to separate egg whites!
Variations on Homemade Angel Food Cake
You can make a lemon cream glaze and candied lemon zest to decorate this cake like the pictures. Follow my mom’s recipe for more info on how to make those components.
How to Store
This easy angel food cake should last for a couple of days at room temperature. If you want your cake to last a bit longer, you can put your angel food cake in the refrigerator for up to a week.
How to Freeze
Freeze angel food cake in Ziplock freezer bags or tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 6 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This is one of Mom’s recipes. She drizzled it with the most delicious and delicate Candied Lemon Zest Glaze, but it’s just as delicious with this easy lemon syrup, lemon curd, blueberry compote, chocolate syrup, or apple butter. Classic vanilla frosting or chocolate buttercream would also be delish! You feel like you’re eating delicious air. It is just such a treat!
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