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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in High-Altitude Angel Food Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 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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- 70
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 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 10%
- Protein 2.58 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 46.01 g 17%
- Total Fat 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 22.44 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.06 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 28.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.47 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 3.97 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.16 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.01 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.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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.
- Is High-Altitude Angel Food Cake healthy?
- High-Altitude Angel Food Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 192.75 calories and 2.58 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, 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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