Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 10-12 large eggs)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the strawberry filling:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions:
Angel Food Cake:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Sift the cake flour and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar together twice and set aside. 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until foamy. 4. Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat until soft peaks form. 5. Gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar while beating the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. 6. Gently fold the sifted flour-sugar mixture into the egg whites in three batches. 7. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch angel food cake pan. 8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when touched. 9. Invert the pan onto a wire rack and let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
Strawberry Filling:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. 3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and stir in the cold water. 5. Let the filling cool to room temperature.
Assembling:
1. Using a long serrated knife, slice the angel food cake horizontally into three equal layers. 2. Place the bottom cake layer on a serving plate and spread a third of the strawberry filling on top. 3. Repeat with the second cake layer and another third of the filling. 4. Top with the remaining cake layer and spread the remaining filling on top of the cake. 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition:
This angel food cake with strawberry filling recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately: – 220 calories – 0g fat – 54g carbohydrates – 4g protein – 0mg cholesterol – 190mg sodium Angel food cake is a low-fat and low-cholesterol dessert option, as it’s made with egg whites instead of whole eggs and contains no butter or oil. The addition of fresh strawberries adds a dose of vitamin C and fiber to this sweet treat. Enjoy!
