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Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe

Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe
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This Strawberry Angel Food Cake is a light and airy dessert perfect for summer. The cake features a fluffy angel food base infused with lemon zest, layered with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. It’s a refreshing treat that’s not only visually appealing with its layers but also balances sweetness with a hint of citrus and the natural juiciness of strawberries.

Ingredients

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For the Angel Food Cake

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (also known as cornflour)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup egg whites (about 5 large egg whites)
  • 2 tsp warm water
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Whipping Cream

  • 1 cup liquid 33% whipping cream
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberries

  • 1 lb strawberries, hulled

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and get a non-greased metal loaf pan ready. It’s important not to grease the pan to allow the cake to cling and rise properly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, blend the flour, cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt until it’s a fine powder. Sift the mixture into a bowl and stir in the lemon zest. Set aside for later.
  3. Start Whipping Egg Whites: In a large bowl, add the egg whites, warm water, lemon juice, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on low speed, whisk for 1 minute to start forming bubbles.
  4. Whisk to Soft Peaks: Increase the mixer speed to high and continue whisking until the egg whites have increased about four to five times in volume and soft peaks form, which should take 2 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add Remaining Sugar Gradually: On medium speed, add the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar slowly, about a tablespoon at a time. Continue whisking until soft, glossy peaks form, which indicates the meringue is ready.
  6. Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the sifted flour mixture into the egg whites in thirds. Use a rubber spatula and a folding motion by cutting through the center and pushing the whites from the sides to the middle, just until no dry spots remain but some lumps are okay to keep the airiness.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan, gently tap it on the counter to release large air bubbles. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool Cake Upside Down: Immediately invert the loaf pan and let the cake cool completely upside down to prevent it from collapsing. This can take up to 2 hours. Use supports like tin cans under the pan edges if needed.
  9. Remove Cake from Pan: Once fully cooled, run a sharp knife around the edges and gently tap the pan to loosen the cake for easy removal.
  10. Prepare Whipping Cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract by hand or with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  11. Slice Cake for Assembly: Using a serrated bread knife, carefully slice the cooled cake lengthwise down the middle to create two layers for adding cream and strawberries.
  12. Assemble Cake Layers: Spread half of the whipped cream and strawberries onto the bottom cake layer, then place the top layer back and repeat with the remaining whipped cream and strawberries on top.
  13. Serve the Cake: Use a serrated knife to slice the finished cake gently and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure the mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of any grease to achieve maximum volume in the egg whites.
  • Do not grease the loaf pan as angel food cake needs to cling to the sides to rise properly.
  • The cream of tartar stabilizes the egg whites and helps achieve a finer texture.
  • Use fresh, at room temperature egg whites for the best volume.
  • The cake must cool upside down to prevent it from collapsing under its own weight.
  • For extra flavor, you can macerate the strawberries with a bit of sugar and lemon juice before assembling.

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Keywords: Angel Food Cake, Strawberry Cake, Whipped Cream Cake, Lemon Zest Cake, Light Dessert, Summer Cake

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