Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake – Alrightwithme
Indulge in the light and delightful experience of our Beautiful Pink Angel Food Cake. This whimsical dessert is perfect for any occasion, featuring a fluffy texture and a stunning pink hue derived from fresh strawberries and a touch of food coloring. With its airy nature, this cake pairs beautifully with various toppings like whipped cream, fresh fruit, or even a drizzle of fruity sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plus 3 tbsp cake flour
- 1 cup plus 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups egg whites (about 13–14), room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp superfine sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
- Several drops pink food coloring (optional)
- 6 egg whites (about 180 g)
- 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Dash of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- Several drops pink food coloring (optional)
- Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the lower third.
- Sift together cake flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar and beat to soft peaks.
- Gradually add superfine sugar while beating until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla bean paste and optional food coloring.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into egg white mixture with a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool upside down on a rack before removing from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg