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Light and Fluffy Angel Food Cake Recipe with Fresh Berries

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A light, sweet, and airy angel food cake paired with fresh berries, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup cake flour, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix), rinsed and patted dry
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure angel food cake pan is clean and dry; do not grease.
  2. Sift together cake flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  3. In a large, grease-free mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
  4. Add cream of tartar and increase speed to high. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form (7-10 minutes).
  5. Gently fold in vanilla extract with a rubber spatula.
  6. Sift dry flour and sugar mixture over whipped egg whites in three additions, folding gently after each addition to preserve airiness.
  7. Spoon batter into ungreased angel food cake pan and smooth the top gently.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Immediately invert pan onto a cooling rack or suspend upside down to cool completely (1-2 hours).
  10. Run a thin knife around edges and center tube to loosen cake; gently remove from pan.
  11. Slice and top with fresh berries; dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not grease the pan to allow the batter to cling and rise properly. Use room temperature egg whites for better volume. Ensure all bowls and utensils are grease-free to avoid deflating egg whites. Fold gently to preserve airiness. Cool cake upside down to prevent collapsing. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well. Cream of tartar can be substituted with a few drops of lemon juice, but results may vary.

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Keywords: angel food cake, light cake, fluffy cake, fresh berries, easy dessert, gluten-free option, dairy-free dessert, summer dessert

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