Indulge in the heavenly delight of Angel Food Cake, a culinary masterpiece characterized by its ethereal texture and towering presence. This classic cake, often a centerpiece of special occasions, is elevated to new heights with a unique glaze made from the iconic Mountain Dew soda. In this article, we present a collection of Angel Food Cake recipes that showcase the versatility of this timeless dessert.
Our first recipe introduces the traditional Angel Food Cake, a culinary marvel that relies on whipped egg whites for its airy texture. We guide you through the process of creating this classic cake, ensuring a perfect rise and a fluffy interior.
Next, we introduce a variation of the classic Angel Food Cake, infused with the vibrant flavors of citrus. This Citrus Angel Food Cake bursts with the freshness of oranges, lemons, and limes, creating a delightful harmony of flavors.
For those who enjoy a touch of decadence, our Chocolate Angel Food Cake is a must-try. This recipe combines the lightness of Angel Food Cake with the richness of cocoa powder, resulting in a heavenly treat that satisfies both chocolate lovers and Angel Food Cake enthusiasts.
Finally, we present the Mountain Dew Angel Food Cake, a unique creation that combines the classic cake with a glaze made from the popular soda. This unexpected twist adds a burst of citrusy sweetness, creating a dessert that is both nostalgic and refreshingly original.
Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice bakers. Detailed ingredient lists and helpful tips guarantee a hassle-free baking experience. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a culinary adventurer, these Angel Food Cake recipes will inspire you to create unforgettable desserts that will delight your taste buds and impress your loved ones.
VANILLA BEAN ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Angel food cake is everyone's favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile on fresh fruit, chocolate sauce or nutty sprinkles. -Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix flour and 3/4 cup sugar until blended., Add seeds from vanilla bean (or extract if using), cream of tartar and salt to egg whites. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently transfer batter to an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack until top springs back when lightly touched, 45-55 minutes. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1-1/2 hours. , Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate., For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, seeds from vanilla bean (or extract if using) and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread glaze over cake, allowing some to drip down sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
TWO-INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE
If you keep these two ingredients in the pantry, you'll never be left without a dessert to serve to guests or neighbors.
Provided by Jessica Furniss
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 9x13 cake
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple (do not drain) until no dry spots of cake mix are visible. Do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly in an ungreased 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. It will still be a little jiggly when you pull it out, but it should not be runny. Remove from oven, and allow the cake to cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Spread whipped topping over cooled cake, if you wish. Add pineapple chunks or fresh berries.
LEMON-GLAZED LEMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE
If you're in a super duper hurry, you can buy an already prepared angel food cake but when you have the time, this version is scrumptious. This recipe calls for lemon oil, which can be hard to find in some areas of the country. Try it with lemon extract but keep your eye out for lemon oil, available in specialty food stores.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Beat egg whites until frothy; add salt, cream of tartar and lemon oil and vanilla extract. Continue beating until they form stiff but not dry peaks. Using a rubber spatula, gradually fold in the sugar a few tablespoons at a time.
- Using the same rubber spatula, gradually fold in the flour, one quarter at a time. Be sure that you use a true folding motion, gently turning the spatula from the bottom of the bowl to the top, folding in air with each stroke as opposed to beating or stirring. You just went to all that work the whip up the egg whites, don't want to beat them to death.
- Pour batter into an ungreased, 9-inch angel food cake pan (you know the one with the tube in the center, not a bundt pan).
- Bake one hour or until top is golden brown and the cake pulls away from pan sides.
- Remove cake from oven . Cool in the pan ten minutes and then invert pan and let cake stand upside down for an hour or until cooled.
- You might let the cake stand over a plate in case your oven was funky and the cake plops out of the pan prematurely. Hey, it happens.
- While cake is cooling prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Let stand ten minutes before glazing the cake as it thickens a little. Serve immediately.
ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Using only 6 ingredients, this perfect angel food cake bakes up tall, light, and airy. For best results, read the recipe in full before beginning and have all your ingredients ready to go. Enjoy!
Provided by Sally
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust the oven rack to the lower middle position and preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the sugar until fine and powdery. Remove 1 cup and set aside to use in step 3; keep the rest inside the food processor. Add the cake flour and salt to the food processor. Pulse 5-10 times until sugar/flour/salt mixture is aerated and light.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip egg whites and cream of tartar together on medium-low until foamy, about 1 minute. Switch to medium-high and slowly add the 1 cup of sugar you set aside. Whip until soft peaks form, about 5-6 minutes. See photo and video above for a visual. Add the vanilla extract, then beat just until incorporated.
- In 3 additions, slowly sift the flour mixture into the egg white mixture using a fine mesh strainer, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition. To avoid deflating or a dense cake, don't add the flour mixture all at once. Sift and very slowly fold in several additions. This is important! Pour and spread batter into an ungreased 9 or 10 inch tube pan. Shimmy the pan on the counter to smooth down the surface.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking. The cake will rise up very tall while baking. Remove from the oven, then cool the cake completely upside-down set on a wire rack, about 3 hours. (Upside-down so the bottom of the tube pan is right-side up, see photo and video above.) Once cooled, run a thin knife around the edges and gently tap the pan on the counter until the cake releases.
- If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Slice the cake with a sharp serrated knife. Regular knives can easily squish the cake. Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
ANGEL FOOD CAKE I
Homemade angel food cake is worth the work. It is moist, unlike the sweet styrofoam available in the grocery bakery. A tube pan with a removable bottom is highly recommended.
Provided by Syd
Categories Desserts Cakes Angel Food Cake Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks, and then add cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Sift together flour, sugar, and salt. Repeat five times.
- Gently combine the egg whites with the dry ingredients, and then pour into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
- Place cake pan in a cold oven. Turn the oven on; set it to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook for about one hour, or until cake is golden brown.
- Invert cake, and allow it to cool in the pan. When thoroughly cooled, remove from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, Sodium 74.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
BEST ANGEL FOOD CAKE
For our daughter's wedding, a friend made this lovely, angel food cake from a recipe she's used for decades. It really is one of the best angel food cake recipes I've found. Serve slices plain or dress them up with fresh fruit. -Marilyn Niemeyer, Doon, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift 1/2 cup sugar and flour together twice; set aside. , Place oven rack in the lowest position. Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake until lightly browned and entire top appears dry, 35-40 minutes. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients whenever possible, as they will incorporate more easily and create a smoother batter.
- Be careful not to overbeat the egg whites, as this can make the cake tough.
- Fold the egg whites into the batter gently, using a spatula, to avoid deflating them.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven, and do not open the oven door during baking, as this can cause the cake to fall.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing it, as this will help the glaze to set properly.
Conclusion:
Angel food cake with Mountain Dew glaze is a light, fluffy, and refreshing cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its delicate flavor and citrusy glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this angel food cake with Mountain Dew glaze a try!
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