Yellow Angel Cake
Description: This Yellow Angel Cake is a “heavenly” dessert with a unique flavor combination that’s well worth the effort, although it’s surprisingly simple to make. Adapted from an old Farm Journal cookbook, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds with its light, airy texture and delightful sweetness.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 ten-inch cake
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 181.6
- Fat Content: 2.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 105.8mg
- Sodium Content: 84.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 22.5g
- Protein Content: 4.8g
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; add water and beat again until thick. 🥚🍋 |
| 2 | Slowly add sugar, beating well after each addition (total beating time should be around 10 minutes – do not under beat). 💪 |
| 3 | Fold in vanilla extract. |
| 4 | Sift flour with salt, then fold it into the egg mixture until fully incorporated. 🥄 |
| 5 | In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. |
| 6 | Add cream of tartar to the egg whites and continue beating until stiff and glossy, but not dry. 🥚🍰 |
| 7 | Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until evenly combined. |
| 8 | Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. |
| 9 | Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 1 hour, or until the top of the cake springs back when gently pressed. 🕒 |
| 10 | Once baked, invert the pan and allow the cake to cool completely. |
| 11 | To remove the cake from the pan, run a knife around the inner and outer edges, then invert it over a rack. Carefully remove the pan and turn the cake right side up. 🍰 |
| 12 | Serve the Yellow Angel Cake plain, frosted, or glazed, according to your preference. Enjoy! 😋 |
This Yellow Angel Cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply craving a delightful dessert. With its light, fluffy texture and delicious flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Try it today and experience the heavenly taste for yourself!
