What is angel food cake made of?

What is angel food cake made of? 1. Egg Whites: The primary ingredient, used to create the cake's high rise and fluffy texture. They are whipped until stiff peaks form. 2. Sugar: To sweeten the cake; part of the sugar is often folded into the whipped egg whites to stabilize them. 3. Cake Flour: A low-protein flour that helps keep the cake tender. It’s sifted and gently folded into the egg whites to maintain their volume. 4. Cream of Tartar: This is added to the egg whites before beating to stabilize the egg whites and help them hold their structure. 5. Vanilla Extract: Adds flavor. Other extracts like almond can also be used depending on the desired taste. 6. Salt: A small amount enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.

Delicious, classic Homemade Angel Food Cake recipe that everyone will love! Totally worth making this light and fluffy cake as it comes out perfect every time. This is the recipe that everyone will ask you for!

Can I use cake flour? I've read that using unbleached cake flour (instead of all-purpose flour) yields a taller, more tender angel food cake. How do I store this cake? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

– 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour or cake flour – 1 1/2 cups sugar – 1 1/2 cups large egg whites, room temperature (10-12 eggs) room temperature – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1 teaspoon vanilla – 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

Cook time: 35 min

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