James Peterson

Angel Food Cake

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    one

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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Baking
Baking

By James Peterson

Published 2009

  • About

Angel food cake, which is sponge cake made only with egg whites (no yolks), must be baked in an ungreased tube pan. It can be made with a handheld mixer, but a stand mixer makes it easier.

Ingredients

  • 15 egg whites (2 cups)
  • Pinch of cream of tartar, unless using a copper bowl
  • 1

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar (if using) with a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes or with a handheld mixer on high speed for about 8 minutes, or until medium peaks form. Add the sugar i