Rainbow Angel Food Cake Recipe

Name: Rainbow 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 (about 10); 1 cup cake flour; 1-1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Red, yellow and green food coloring; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1 cup cake flour
1-1/2 cup sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Red, yellow and green food coloring
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

1
Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and 3/4 cup sugar twice; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, extracts and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, a fourth at a time.
2
Divide batter into three bowls. To the first bowl, add 1 drop red and 1 drop yellow food coloring. To the second bowl, add 2 drops yellow food coloring. To the third bowl, add 2 drops green food coloring. Fold food coloring into each batter.
3
Spoon orange batter into a ungreased 10-in. tube pan; carefully spread to cover bottom. Spoon yellow batter over orange layer (do not mix). Spoon green batter over yellow layer. Bake at 375u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry. Immediately invert baking pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth; drizzle over cake.

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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 (about 10), 1 cup cake flour, 1-1/2 cup sugar, divided, 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar, and more.

Yes, Rainbow 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.

Rainbow Angel Food Cake

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