Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake
Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake is airy and tender, scented with vanilla and a hint of almond that complements the sweet cherries folded throughout. Each slice is light yet flavorful, with juicy cherry bits adding color and a playful burst of sweetness. Perfect for spring gatherings, holidays, or as a lighter dessert after dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Sift the flour three times.
- 2
Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until foamy. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Blend in the vanilla and almond extract.
- 3
Fold the sifted flour into the egg white mixture until no streaks remain. Pour 1/2 of the batter into a clean, dry 10-inch tube pan, and arrange 1/2 of the cherries on top. Repeat once more.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan, inverted onto a wire rack, an empty wine bottle, or a thin-necked glass bottle; this will prevent the cake from sinking.
- Calories 132.54 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.24 g Low Source
- Carbs 32.43 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.06 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 16.88 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.21 g Low Source
- Sugar 23.5 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 3.59 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.59 mg Low Source
- Potassium 2.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.24 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake is an American dessert recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almond Extract, Cake Flour, Cream of Tartar, and Egg Whites. Each serving provides about 132.54 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Extract, Cake Flour, Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Maraschino Cherry. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 132.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
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