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Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake

Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake: A Light & Dreamy Delight

Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake is a light and airy dessert featuring strawberry flavor, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup egg whites Use fresh, room-temperature egg whites
  • 1 cup cake flour Unbleached preferred
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Avoid substitutes
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar Stabilizes egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances sweetness
  • 1 tsp strawberry extract For flavor
  • 1 few drops red or pink food coloring Adjust to desired hue
  • 1 cup rainbow sprinkles Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • 10-inch tube pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and ensure a 10-inch tube pan is ungreased.
  2. Combine cake flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Sift twice.
  3. Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, and beat until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually incorporate remaining sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold in strawberry extract and food coloring until evenly mixed.
  6. Sift one-third of the flour mixture over the egg whites and fold in gently. Repeat until all flour is incorporated.
  7. Spoon batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes till golden.
  8. Cool the cake upside down for at least 1 hour.
  9. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to release the cake and place on a serving platter.
  10. Frost as desired, optionally adding rainbow sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature and avoid greasing the pan for best results.

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