Angel Food Cake for Strawberry Shortcake
Angel food cake is a light, airy cake made with whipped egg whites, creating a fluffy, naturally fat-free dessert that’s perfect for strawberry shortcake or fresh fruit toppings.
Servings: 8
Calories: 408kcal
Equipment
- tube pan
Ingredients
Sourdough angel food cake ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup flour for lighter, airier texture, use sifted cake flour
- 12 egg whites room temperature
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 4 cups diced ripe strawberries
Whipped cream ingredients
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, sift 1 cup of powdered sugar with flour and salt, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg whites, water, vanilla extract, and cream of tartar on low for a minute, then sift in the remaining ¾ cup powdered sugar and whisk at medium speed until medium peaks form.
- Slowly sift and fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture.
- Spoon the batter into an ungreased loaf or tube pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 1 hour before turning out and serving.
- Add all whipped cream ingredients to a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form, then serve with cooled angelfood cake.
Notes
- Pan matters: Use an ungreased tube or angel food cake pan so the batter can cling and rise properly.
- Egg whites: Make sure egg whites are at room temperature and completely free of yolk or fat for the best volume.
- Cooling: Cool the cake upside down in the pan to prevent collapsing.
- Serving: Best served the same day, but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
- Freezing: Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 883IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
