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Raspberry Angel Food Cake

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This Raspberry Angel Food Cake is a light and airy dessert that celebrates the flavors of summer. Topped with a homemade raspberry sauce, it transforms into a stunning centerpiece for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 12 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • For the Raspberry Swirl & Topping:
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2–3 tbsp sugar
  • Whipped cream for serving
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure to leave your angel food cake pan ungreased, as the batter needs to cling to the sides to rise properly.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the raspberries and 2–3 tablespoons of sugar. Cook while gently stirring for about 5–7 minutes, or until the raspberries soften and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and mash lightly with a fork; set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the 12 large egg whites with 1 ½ teaspoons of cream of tartar and ¼ teaspoon of salt using an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add in ¾ cup of granulated sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites on high speed. This should take about 2-3 minutes until you achieve stiff peaks that hold their shape.
  5. Gently fold in the 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and, if using, the 1 teaspoon of almond extract. Next, sift in the 1 cup of cake flour in batches, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared angel food cake pan. Spoon half of the raspberry mixture over this layer. Repeat with the remaining batter and raspberries. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the raspberry mixture through the batter, creating a beautiful marbled effect.
  7. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until it springs back lightly when touched. The top should be golden and the edges will pull away slightly from the pan.
  8. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and invert the pan immediately. Let it cool completely upside down for about an hour. This prevents the cake from collapsing.
  9. After it cools, run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake and carefully remove it from the pan. Serve with whipped cream and fresh raspberries for garnish.

Nutrition

Keywords: Be sure to use a clean, grease-free bowl when whipping your egg whites; any fat will prevent them from reaching their full volume. For a perfect rise, fold the flour in gently; over-mixing can deflate the batter and lead to a denser cake.

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