Best 8 Brown Sugar Angel Food Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in the heavenly goodness of brown sugar angel food cakes, a delightful treat that combines the classic charm of angel food cake with the rich, caramelized flavor of brown sugar. These ethereal cakes are characterized by their light and airy texture, delicate crumb, and a touch of sweetness that complements the subtle vanilla flavor.

This collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste preferences and baking expertise. From the classic brown sugar angel food cake that showcases the simplicity of this timeless dessert to variations that incorporate unique ingredients like chocolate, coconut, and berries, there's a recipe for every occasion.

Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the secrets of creating the perfect angel food cake. Learn how to whip egg whites to stiff peaks, gently fold in dry ingredients, and bake the cake to golden perfection. Discover the art of creating a smooth and silky meringue frosting that adds a touch of elegance to your creation.

Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking a new twist on a classic or a novice cook looking to impress your loved ones, these brown sugar angel food cake recipes will guide you every step of the way. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR CRUMBS AND STRAWBERRIES



Angel Food Cake with Brown Sugar Crumbs and Strawberries image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 mini cakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup cake flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 large egg whites, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups halved strawberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter, medium dice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the angel food cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 6 mini Bundt pans.
  • Sift the confectioners' sugar, cake flour and salt onto a sheet of parchment paper. Sift again.
  • Beat the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in the granulated sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating until stiff, shiny peaks form, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat a few seconds to combine.
  • Sprinkle one-quarter of the flour mixture over the egg white mixture and gently fold with a rubber spatula. Fold in the remaining flour mixture in 3 additions. Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt pans.
  • Bake until the cakes feel springy and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Invert the pans onto a funnel or the neck of a bottle and let cool completely. Loosen the edges of the cakes with a small knife, tap the sides of the pans against the counter, and unmold.
  • For the strawberry sauce: Add the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the strawberries have broken down and the mixture is soupy, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain back into the pot. Bring to a boil and stir in the cornstarch, making sure to avoid lumps. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Allow to cool, then transfer to a squeeze bottle.
  • For the brown sugar-creme fraiche whipped cream: Whip the cream until firm peaks form using a whisk or electric mixer. Fold in the creme fraiche and brown sugar.
  • For the crumbs: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Combine the flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add the oil and vanilla. Using your hands, mix until no dry spots remain and large clumps form when mixture is pressed together. Break up the mixture into clusters (some small, some large) and spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake, stirring occasionally, until the crumble is light golden brown and crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes. (It will get crunchier as it cools.) Let cool completely.
  • Place the cakes on serving plates. Top with strawberry sauce, whipped cream and crumbs.

CONTEST-WINNING BROWN SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting some snap. The cake's lovely with a hot cup of coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups large egg whites (about 10)
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOFFEE/TOPPING:
1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift 1 cup brown sugar and flour together twice; set aside., Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining brown sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. 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 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate., For toffee, line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle pecans into prepared pan; set aside., In a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, bring brown sugar and remaining butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Cook and stir with a clean spoon until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Immediately pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with chips; spread with a knife when melted. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until set., Frost cake with whipped topping. Finely chop half of the toffee; press onto cake. Serve with remaining toffee if desired. Store leftover toffee in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BROWN SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Brown sugar makes a wonderful Angel food cake. Serve with Caramel ice cream and hot fudge, or just some sweetened whippe cream.

Provided by Cathy Smith

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 large egg whites
1 1/2 c light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 1/4 c sifted cake flour
HOT FUDGE SAUCE
1 c heavy cream
12 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 c white corn syrup
caramel ice cream

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites and sugar on medium speed until foamy; add cream of tartar. Increase speed to high; beat egg whites until tripled in volume, stiff, and glossy. Transfer egg white mixture to a large bowl; fold in flour in three additions.
  • 2. Spoon batter into an unbuttered 10-inch angel-food-cake pan with a removable bottom. Run a knife through batter to pop air pockets. Bake until cake is golden in color and springs back when gently pressed, about 45 minutes.
  • 3. Invert pan onto a cooling rack or the neck of a bottle and allow cake to cool, at least 1 hour. To remove cake from pan, run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Release cake from sides, and run a long knife along the bottom of the cake, freeing it from the tube. Serve with ice cream and hot-fudge sauce.
  • 4. HOT FUDGE SAUCE: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream and corn syrup just to a simmer. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted. Serve immediately. Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

BROWN-SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Trade light-brown sugar for white and a standard angel food cake is transformed into an ethereal dessert that's anything but common.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
Caramel ice cream
Hot Fudge Sauce for Brown-Sugar Angel Food Cake, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites and sugar on medium speed until foamy; add cream of tartar. Increase speed to high; beat egg whites until tripled in volume, stiff, and glossy. Transfer egg white mixture to a large bowl; fold in flour in three additions.
  • Spoon batter into an unbuttered 10-inch angel-food-cake pan with a removable bottom. Run a knife through batter to pop air pockets. Bake until cake is golden in color and springs back when gently pressed, about 45 minutes.
  • Invert pan onto a cooling rack or the neck of a bottle and allow cake to cool, at least 1 hour. To remove cake from pan, run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Release cake from sides, and run a long knife along the bottom of the cake, freeing it from the tube. Serve with ice cream and hot-fudge sauce.

BROWN SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKES



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These angelic individual-size cakes take a walk on the decadent side with a scoop of espresso ice cream and a drizzle of homemade hot fudge.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes eight 5-inch mini cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

14 large egg whites (1 3/4 cups)
1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
Espresso ice cream
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup light cream or evaporated milk
1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites and sugar on medium speed until foamy; add cream of tartar. Increase speed to high; beat egg whites until tripled in volume, stiff, and glossy. Transfer egg white mixture to a large bowl; fold in flour in three additions.
  • Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch round tip and pipe into ungreased mini angel food cake pans with removable bottoms. Smooth tops with an offset spatula. Run a knife through batter to pop air pockets. Bake until cakes are golden in color and spring back when gently pressed, about 25 minutes.
  • Invert pans over the necks of glass bottles and allow cakes to cool, at least 1 hour. To remove cakes from pans, run a knife around sides and center tube of pans. Release cakes from sides and run a long knife along the bottom of the cakes, freeing them from the tube.
  • Make the hot fudge sauce: Combine all ingredients except the vanilla in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full boil. Boil the mixture briskly for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Serve the cakes with hot fudge sauce and espresso ice cream.

ANGEL FOOD CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND BERRIES



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Set aside that cumbersome angel food cake pan and make this lighter-than-air dessert in cupcake form, instead. Topped with vanilla bean whipped cream and fresh berries, this is a truly heavenly treat.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup heavy whipping cream, well chilled
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 30 to 36 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix and water with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour batter into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake 12 to 20 minutes or until cupcakes are golden brown and cracks on top feel dry. Remove from muffin cups to cooling rack. Cool.
  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on medium-high speed until slightly thickened. Reduce speed; beat in granulated sugar and vanilla bean paste. Increase speed; beat mixture until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream into decorating bag fitted with large star tip.
  • Pipe whipped cream on top of cooled cupcakes; garnish with berries. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

BROWN SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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This recipe came from my husband's Great Grandma Folker, a homesteader in Nebraska in the late 1800s.

Provided by Dawnab

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups brown sugar
1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites, vanilla, cream of tarter and salt until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually sift 1 cup brown sugar over egg whites and beat again until stiff peaks form.
  • Sift remaining cup of sugar with flour.
  • Fold into egg white mixture.
  • Bake in an ungreased tube pan for 45-50 minutes at 350.

BROWN SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Make and share this Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swirlycinnacakes

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

14 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites and sugar on medium speed until foamy; add cream of tartar. Increase speed to high; beat egg whites until tripled in volume, stiff, and glossy.
  • Transfer egg white mixture to a large bowl; fold in flour in three additions.
  • Spoon batter into an unbuttered 10-inch angel-food-cake pan with a removable bottom. Run a knife through batter to pop air pockets.
  • Bake until cake is golden in color and springs back when gently pressed, about 45 minutes.
  • Invert pan onto a cooling rack or the neck of a bottle and allow cake to cool, at least 1 hour.
  • To remove cake from pan, run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Release cake from sides, and run a long knife along the bottom of the cake, freeing it from the tube.
  • Serve with ice cream and hot-fudge sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 90.1, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 32.1, Protein 6.4

Tips:

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. This allows them to blend more smoothly and evenly.
  • Use a clean bowl and whisk. Any residue can interfere with the egg whites' ability to whip up properly.
  • Whip the egg whites gradually, starting at a low speed and increasing it as they begin to foam.
  • Add the sugar in three additions, beating well after each addition. This helps prevent the egg whites from becoming grainy.
  • Fold in the flour mixture gently. Over-mixing can deflate the egg whites and make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This helps the cake rise evenly.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking as this can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This helps prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These brown sugar angel food cakes are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With their light and fluffy texture, delicate flavor, and beautiful presentation, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you choose to enjoy them plain, with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, these cakes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this brown sugar angel food cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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