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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 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 132.53 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 1.26 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 32.5 g 12%
- Total Fat 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.96 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 23.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.95 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 2.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.68 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Food Dyes 🎨
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 132.53 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 132.53 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.
- Is Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake healthy?
- Maraschino Cherry Angel Food Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 132.53 calories and 1.26 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Food Dyes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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