Classic Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Orange Angel Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sifted cake flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 12 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon orange extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1 cup sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
12 large egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
To prepare cake, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and 3/4 cup sugar, stirring with a whisk.
3
Place egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla, juice, and almond extract.
4
Sift 1/4 cup flour mixture over egg white mixture; fold in. Repeat with remaining flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time. Fold orange rind and orange extract into the batter.
5
Spoon the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, spreading evenly. Break air pockets by cutting through the batter with a knife. Bake at 325u00b0 for 55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Invert pan; cool completely. Loosen cake from sides of pan using a narrow metal spatula. Invert the cake onto a plate.

846

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sifted cake flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided, 12 large egg whites, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, and more.

Yes, Classic Orange Angel Food Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Orange Angel Food Cake

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