High-Altitude Angel Food Cake
This lofty High-Altitude Angel Food Cake turns out exceptionally light with a tender, airy crumb and a whisper of vanilla and lemon. Subtly sweet and fragrant, it’s perfect for high-elevation bakers seeking height without collapse. Serve it plain, with berries, or a drift of whipped cream for brunches, spring gatherings, or elegant desserts.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook28 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 330 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
In a large glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip to medium peaks; because this is a high-altitude recipe, whip only until the peaks fold over. Stir in the vanilla and lemon extracts. With a rubber spatula, fold in the flour a fourth at a time. Spoon the batter into a clean, dry 9 inch tube pan.
- 3
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, then raise the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue baking for another 3 minutes, or until the cake starts to shrink slightly. Invert the pan over a wire rack to cool. Once cool, run a thin spatula or knife around the outside edge and tap it out firmly.
- Calories 192.75 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.58 g Low Source
- Carbs 46.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.14 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.25 mg Low Source
- Sodium 38.21 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.06 g Low Source
- Sugar 28.58 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 1.47 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source
- Potassium 3.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.16 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.15 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
High Altitude Angel Food Cake is an American dessert recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 38 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cake Flour, Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, and Lemon Extract. Each serving provides about 192.75 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is High-Altitude Angel Food Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is High-Altitude Angel Food Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are Cake Flour, Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Lemon Extract, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with High-Altitude Angel Food Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make High-Altitude Angel Food Cake?
- About 38 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 28 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 192.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is High-Altitude Angel Food Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
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