Best 8 Angel Cake Low Fat Recipes
Indulge in our heavenly Angel Cake, a guilt-free delight that combines the light and fluffy texture of a traditional angel food cake with a remarkable low-fat twist. This heavenly treat is crafted with egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar, whipped to perfection and baked until golden. With its ethereal texture and delicate flavor, this low-fat version offers a delightful balance of sweetness and airiness without compromising on taste.
The article presents a collection of three exceptional Angel Cake recipes, each catering to different dietary preferences and tastes. The first recipe, "Classic Low-Fat Angel Cake," is a timeless delight that showcases the beauty of simplicity. The second recipe, "Lemon Angel Cake," tantalizes your taste buds with a burst of citrusy freshness. And for those with a sweet tooth, the "Chocolate Angel Cake" offers a rich and indulgent experience.
These recipes are carefully crafted to deliver a guilt-free indulgence, using wholesome ingredients and innovative techniques. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring that each bite is a moment of pure bliss. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your taste buds and leave you craving more.
LOW-FAT CHERRY-ALMOND ANGEL CAKE
Make a very cherry angel food cake complete with cherry glaze. The hardest part will be deciding who gets a slice with a cherry on top.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, cold water and extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Carefully fold in cherries. Pour into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. (Do not use fluted tube cake pan or 9-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.)
- Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle, or rest edges on 2 to 4 cans of equal height until cake is completely cooled, about 2 hours. Run knife around edge of cake; remove from pan.
- In medium bowl, mix butter, powdered sugar and enough cherry juice for desired spreading consistency. Spread glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Garnish with whole cherries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg
LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE ANGEL CAKE WITH RASPBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE
Light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth angel food cake takes on a whole new dimension when cocoa is added to the batter.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, stir cocoa into dry cake mix; add water. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. (Do not use fluted tube cake pan or 9-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.)
- Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle, or rest edges on 2 to 4 cans of equal height until cake is completely cooled, about 2 hours. Run knife around edge of cake; remove from pan.
- Drain raspberries, reserving liquid. Add enough water to raspberry liquid to measure 2/3 cup. In 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in liquid mixture. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils; boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in orange juice and raspberries. Cool completely.
- Split cake horizontally to make 3 layers. (To split, mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, serrated knife.) Spread 1 cup whipped topping and scant 1/2 cup sauce between each layer (sauce may not completely cover each layer). Spread remaining sauce over top of cake. Drop remaining whipped cream in dollops on top of sauce. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg
LOW-FAT MOCHA ANGEL CAKE
Just a little cold coffee transforms our easiest angel food cake into an extraordinary mocha cake. Top it off with an easy homemade mocha topping, and the coffee lover in you will delight.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Move oven rack to middle position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, cold coffee and 1 tablespoon cocoa with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour into two ungreased 9-inch loaf pans. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately place each loaf pan on its side on heatproof surface. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans.
- Make topping mix as directed on package using milk and vanilla; add powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons cocoa for the last minute of beating.
- Serve cake with topping. Sprinkle with additional candy sprinkles if desired. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg
LOW FAT PUMPKIN ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Make and share this Low Fat Pumpkin Angel Food Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mary K. W.
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl combine pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger.
- Prepare cake according to the package directions.
- Fold 1/4 of the batter into the pumpkin mixture. Gently fold in the remaining batter.
- Gently spoon the batter into a 10" tube pan.
- Cut through the batter with a knife to remove any air pockets.
- Bake on the lowest rack for 38 - 44 minutes until golden brown and cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Invert on a wire rack immediately.
- Cool for one hour until completely cool. Run knife around the sides and invert on plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 138.8, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 12.7, Protein 2.6
PUMPKIN ANGEL FOOD CAKE (LOW FAT)
This was a Weight Watcher's recipe.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Cakes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Mix above ingredients and bake in an ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Cool completely before cutting. Serve with a dollop of fat free (or low fat) whipped cream.
LOW-FAT CHERRY-ALMOND ANGEL CAKE
Make a very cherry angel food cake complete with cherry glaze. The hardest part will be deciding who gets a slice with a cherry on top.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, cold water and extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Carefully fold in cherries. Pour into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. (Do not use fluted tube cake pan or 9-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.)
- Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle, or rest edges on 2 to 4 cans of equal height until cake is completely cooled, about 2 hours. Run knife around edge of cake; remove from pan.
- In medium bowl, mix butter, powdered sugar and enough cherry juice for desired spreading consistency. Spread glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Garnish with whole cherries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg
LOW-FAT CANDY BAR ANGEL CAKE
It may look indulgent, but this cake was heaven sent! The fat-free cake and low-fat topping keep the fat and calories in check.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bake and cool cake as directed on package for angel food cake pan (tube pan). Remove from pan. Split cake horizontally to make 2 layers. (To split, mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, serrated knife.)
- Beat milk and pudding and pie filling (dry) in large bowl, using wire whisk or hand beater, until blended. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread half of the chocolate mixture between cake layers; spread remaining mixture over top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. Sprinkle candy over top of cake just before serving. Refrigerate any remaining cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg
LOW-FAT MOCHA ANGEL CAKE
Just a little cold coffee transforms our easiest angel food cake into an extraordinary mocha cake. Top it off with an easy homemade mocha topping, and the coffee lover in you will delight.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Move oven rack to middle position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, cold coffee and 1 tablespoon cocoa with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour into two ungreased 9-inch loaf pans. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately place each loaf pan on its side on heatproof surface. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans.
- Make topping mix as directed on package using milk and vanilla; add powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons cocoa for the last minute of beating.
- Serve cake with topping. Sprinkle with additional candy sprinkles if desired. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg
Tips:
- Use a clean bowl and beaters to whip the egg whites. Any grease or residue can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
- Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before whipping. Cold egg whites will not whip up as well as room temperature egg whites.
- Whip the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing the speed as the egg whites begin to foam. This will help to prevent the egg whites from becoming overbeaten.
- Continue whipping the egg whites until they are stiff and glossy. Stiff peaks should form when you lift the beaters out of the bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites gently. Overmixing can cause the cake to deflate.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake rises evenly.
- Do not open the oven door during the first 30 minutes of baking. This can cause the cake to fall.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Angel food cake is an elegant cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, fluffy, and flavorful and can be easily dressed up or down with frosting, fruit, or other toppings. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious angel food cake at home.
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