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Ina Garten Angel Food Cake Recipe

Ina Garten Angel Food Cake recipe
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Angel food cake is a foam-style cake made without butter or oil, relying on whipped egg whites for its height and structure. Ina Garten’s version stays true to the classic with her signature touch of using high-quality ingredients and detailed technique. It’s baked in a tube pan, cooled upside down to preserve volume, and often served with macerated berries or whipped cream for a refreshing finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sifted superfine sugar (divided)

  • 1 1/3 cups sifted cake flour

  • 1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 10–12 large eggs), at room temperature

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Do not grease the pan—this allows the cake to cling and rise properly.

Sift the dry ingredients

Sift together 1 cup of the sugar and all the cake flour. Repeat sifting 2 more times to ensure a light texture.

Whip the egg whites

In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar, then continue beating until soft peaks form.

Add sugar gradually

Slowly add the remaining 1 cup of sugar (a tablespoon at a time), beating until stiff peaks form and the meringue is glossy.

Add flavorings

Gently fold in the vanilla and almond extract using a spatula. Do not deflate the whites.

Fold in dry ingredients

Sprinkle the flour-sugar mixture over the egg whites in four additions, folding gently after each addition until fully incorporated.

Transfer to the pan

Spoon the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Smooth the top gently with a spatula.

Bake until golden

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and springs back when lightly pressed.

Cool upside down

Invert the pan onto a cooling rack or bottle and let it cool completely upside down. This helps maintain the cake’s height.

Remove and serve  

Once cooled, run a knife around the edges and center tube to release. Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-angel-food-cake-recipe/