HIGH ALTITUDE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH VARIATIONS
This unique variation of plain angel food is nice for an autumn dessert when served with whipped cream. A topping of whipped cream mixed with crushed peanut brittle, crushed peppermint candy, or fresh or frozen fruit is delicious on slices of angel food cake. Posted in response to a recipe request. Source: New Mexico State University.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Sift flour and 1 cup sugar together three times.
- Place 1 3/4 cups egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar into mixing bowl and beat at high speed until fairly stiff (not stiff peak).
- Slowly add 1/2 cup sugar, close to beater.
- Add almond extract and vanilla.
- Beat until quite stiff but not dry.
- Add sifted sugar-flour mixture by fourths.
- Mix on low speed 10 seconds after each of first three additions and 20 seconds after last addition.
- Scrape down sides constantly during this mixing.
- Pour batter into a 10-inch, ungreased tube pan.
- Bake approximately 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool in inverted pan.
- Altitude Adjustments:.
- 7,500 ft: Increase flour to 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Reduce the 1 cup of sugar to 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons.
- 10,000 ft: Increase flour to 1 1/4 cups. Reduce the 1 cup of sugar to 3/4 cup. Increase the baking temperature to 425°.
- Variations:.
- Chocolate Angel Food Cake: Substitute 1/4 cup sifted cocoa for 1/4 cup cake flour in step 2 . Omit almond extract and increase vanilla to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
- Spice Angel Food Cake: Sift 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves, and 1 tsp cinnamon with the flour. Omit vanilla and almond extracts.
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MD likon Mia
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Tj Towhid
[email protected]I love the variations included in this recipe. I can't wait to try them all.
Sheetal Magar
[email protected]This cake is a bit too eggy for my taste.
cassaundra simms
[email protected]I've never made an angel food cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
irene ferrer
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.
TraLynn Ellers
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of angel food cake, but this recipe is pretty good.
Sara huseen
[email protected]This recipe is a fail. My cake turned out dense and dry.
johanshak johanshak
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this cake again. It's so easy and delicious.
Afghan Afghanistan Zalanda Zalanda
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've never had an angel food cake so light and fluffy.
Arslan mumtaz Mumtaz
[email protected]This cake is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Zeenat Ali
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. It's a great way to use up egg whites.
Tumi Mokoena
[email protected]This cake is so light and fluffy! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Amanda Conley
[email protected]I tried this recipe but my cake didn't rise very well. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Umar Ilyas
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.
janet wambui
[email protected]Delicious! I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Lwandle Mabuza
[email protected]This cake was a bit denser than I expected, but still very tasty. I think I might try using a different type of flour next time.
RELAX FF
[email protected]I've never made an angel food cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The cake turned out perfect - golden brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Zulfaqar ali khas kheli
[email protected]This angel food cake was a dream! It rose beautifully and had a light, fluffy texture. The flavor was delicate and sweet, with a hint of vanilla. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.