Description
Experience the delightful lightness of this classic Angel Food Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. This airy sponge cake is made using whipped egg whites that create a cloud-like texture, complemented beautifully by a topping of homemade coconut whipped cream and fresh berries. Not only does it satisfy your sweet tooth, but it also dazzles with its elegant presentation. Easy to customize, you can swap out toppings to suit your taste or seasonal preferences. Impress your family and friends with this simple yet stunning dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 cup sifted cake flour or sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites (10 to 12 large), at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2–3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 can coconut cream (13.5 oz), chilled in the refrigerator overnight and liquid drained
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and position the rack in the lowest setting.
- Sift together powdered sugar and cake flour in a bowl three times.
- In a stand mixer, whip egg whites with cream of tartar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the flour mixture into the egg whites gently until fully incorporated.
- Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan, smoothing the top gently.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until lightly golden and springs back when touched.
- Invert the pan immediately after baking and cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Prepare coconut whipped cream by beating chilled coconut cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by layering whipped cream and mixed berries on each cake layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg