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Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake

Delightful Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake for Any Celebration

This Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake is a light and airy dessert, perfect for any celebration with its enchanting pink hue.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Sift for lighter result.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens without grit.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt A pinch is sufficient.
  • 13-14 large Egg Whites At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites.
  • 3/4 cup Superfine Sugar Pulse granulated if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Or pure vanilla extract.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional; can be replaced.
  • 1-2 drops Pink Food Coloring Optional for color.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Cannot be replaced.
  • 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup Optional; omit with caution.

Equipment

  • Angel food cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • fine sieve
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and sift together the cake flour, powdered sugar, and salt four times. Set aside.
  2. Clean mixing bowl and beaters with lemon juice. Beat egg whites on medium speed until frothy, then add cream of tartar. Gradually add superfine sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in vanilla, almond extract, and food coloring.
  3. Gently sift the dry ingredients over the whipped egg whites in four additions, folding carefully to maintain airiness.
  4. Transfer the batter into an ungreased pan, smooth the top and bake for about 35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  5. Invert the cake pan immediately after baking and let cool upside down for at least 1 hour.
  6. Prepare the frosting by whipping egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, tartar, and salt over simmering water until reaching 130°F. Beat until thick and glossy, then fold in vanilla and coloring.
  7. Once cooled, frost the cake generously with marshmallow frosting and add toppings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 30gIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume when whipped. Avoid overbeating egg whites and do not grease the pan for the best rise.

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