Angel Food Cake with Three-Berry Compote Recipe

Name: Angel Food Cake with Three-Berry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 large egg whites, at room temperature (1 1/2 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup cake flour; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 pints strawberries, sliced; 2 pints raspberries; 1 pint blackberries; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

10 large egg whites, at room temperature (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pints strawberries, sliced
2 pints raspberries
1 pint blackberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In the bowl of a standing electric mixer, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed until frothy.
3
Add the cream of tartar and beat until firm peaks form.
4
Add the granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating for 10 seconds before adding more.
5
Beat in the vanilla.
6
Once all of the sugar has been added, beat the whites at high speed until stiff, about 4 minutes.
7
In a medium bowl, whisk the cake flour with the confectioners' sugar and salt.
8
Sift the dry ingredients over the beaten whites in 3 batches, folding gently with a large spatula until incorporated.
9
Spoon the batter into an ungreased 10-inch angel food cake pan (do not use nonstick).
10
Bake for 40 minutes, until the cake is risen and golden.
11
Invert the cake in the pan onto a bottle neck and let cool.
12
In a large saucepan, combine the berries, sugar and lemon juice and simmer until the juices are released, about 10 minutes.
13
Let cool slightly.
14
Using a knife, loosen the cake from the pan and remove the side of the pan.
15
Loosen the cake from the pan bottom and the tube.
16
Transfer the cake to a plate.
17
Slice the cake and serve with the warm compote.

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 large egg whites, at room temperature (1 1/2 cups), 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Angel Food Cake with Three-Berry Compote falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Angel Food Cake with Three-Berry Compote

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