Description
This Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake is a stunning, light-as-air dessert perfect for spring brunches, birthdays, or any celebration. Its fluffy texture, pastel pink hue, and strawberry-topped whipped cream make it as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Made without butter or oil, it’s a naturally low-fat and sweet treat. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert idea, a healthy snack, or new party food ideas, this easy recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
12 egg whites
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pink gel food coloring (a small amount)
1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
1 cup fresh strawberries (for topping)
2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Do not grease your angel food cake pan.
2. Sift the cake flour and half the sugar together three times.
3. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until foamy.
4. Gradually add the remaining sugar while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
5. Gently fold in the vanilla and almond extracts. Add pink gel food coloring and fold until evenly combined.
6. Slowly fold in the sifted flour-sugar mixture in batches, keeping the batter airy.
7. Spoon the batter into the ungreased cake pan. Smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Invert the pan and let the cake cool upside down completely.
10. Once cooled, release from the pan and top with whipped cream, strawberries, and sprinkles.
Notes
Use room temperature egg whites for maximum volume when whipping.
Avoid using a non-stick pan; the batter needs to cling to the sides to rise properly.
Let the cake cool completely upside down to prevent collapse.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: angel food cake, pink cake, strawberry cake, spring desserts, easy cake recipe