Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Angel Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups egg whites (from about 1 dozen eggs), at room temperature; 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup; 1 1/8 cups sifted cake flour; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 orange, zested; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar; Serving suggestion: sorbet

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups egg whites (from about 1 dozen eggs), at room temperature
1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup
1 1/8 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 orange, zested
3/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar
Serving suggestion: sorbet

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the egg whites until foamy.
3
Add the cream of tartar and salt and continue whipping until soft peaks form.
4
With the mixer running, gradually add 1 cup of the sugar and continue whipping until stiff and the sugar has dissolved, about 30 seconds.
5
Sift the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the pre-sifted cake flour 3 times, to aerate the mixture.
6
Fold into the egg whites, then fold in the vanilla, and zest.
7
Spoon the batter into ungreased mini tube pans.
8
Bake until light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Cool by turning the cake (in the pan) upside down until it cools to room temperature.
10
Run a long, sharp knife blade around the cakes to loosen, then knock the cakes out onto a plate, or work them out with your fingers.
11
The outside of the cake will remain in the pan leaving the cake whiter and more angelic looking.
12
Make the glaze: Stir the ingredients together until smooth.
13
Dip the tops of the cakes in the glaze.
14
Let set for at least 30 minutes before serving, or until the icing is hard.
15
Serve with sorbet.

1145

kcal

Calories

Fat

255

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 1/2 cups egg whites (from about 1 dozen eggs), at room temperature, 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup, and more.

Yes, Orange Angel Food Cake 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.

Orange Angel Food Cake

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