CONTEST-WINNING BROWN SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKE
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
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.
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Alex Nava
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of angel food cake, but this one is really good! It's light and fluffy, and the brown sugar topping is the perfect touch.
Shami Gamer
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover egg whites. It's also a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake.
Queen Goddess
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this cake. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.
Abdellatif salloum
[email protected]This cake is so delicate and delicious. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party.
TREX WIRE
[email protected]I've never made angel food cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out perfectly and it was a big hit with my family.
Shankar Khanal
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.
Journi Burks
[email protected]I'm not a fan of angel food cake, but I really enjoyed this one! It was so moist and flavorful, and the brown sugar topping was the perfect touch.
Lyric McNeil
[email protected]This cake is so light and fluffy, it's like eating a cloud! I love the brown sugar topping, it gives the cake a lovely caramelized flavor.
Awais K
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Vision Louw
[email protected]This cake is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.
Sawab Khani
[email protected]I made this cake for my grandmother's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best angel food cake she had ever had.
Abdur Rauf
[email protected]I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's perfect for a light dessert or afternoon snack.
jacket man
[email protected]This cake is so versatile! I've made it with different extracts, fruits, and nuts, and it always turns out delicious.
Tim Gunn
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted almond flour for the all-purpose flour. The cake still turned out great!
Jaretzi Garcia Garcia
[email protected]I added some fresh strawberries to the batter and it gave the cake a lovely pink color and a delicious fruity flavor.
Author Kelly
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I sold out in no time.
Cassi Ott (Cass)
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover egg whites. It's also a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake.
MD Humauon kabir
[email protected]I'm not a great baker, but even I could make this cake! It was so easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Usman Zada
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and delicious. My family loved it.
Rebohile Letsoisa
[email protected]This angel food cake was a hit at my last party! It was light, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making it again.