Description
This Light Funfetti Angel Food Cake is a healthy, festive dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 12 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup rainbow jimmies
- Whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream (for frosting)
- Rainbow sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). It’s crucial not to grease your tube pan; the batter needs to cling to the sides to rise properly, so resist the urge to apply any grease or shortening.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour and half of the granulated sugar (3/4 cup) two times. This not only combines the ingredients but also aerates the flour, making your cake lighter.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites using a hand mixer set to medium speed until they become foamy. At this point, incorporate the cream of tartar and salt, which will help stabilize your egg whites. Gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar while continuing to whip until stiff, glossy peaks develop. This could take 5-7 minutes.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract and the optional almond extract into the whipped egg whites. Be gentle to maintain the volume you’ve worked so hard to create.
- Next, sift the flour mixture over the whipped egg whites in three separate batches, carefully folding gently with a spatula after each addition. This method avoids deflating the egg whites and ensures even distribution of the flour.
- Finally, fold in the rainbow jimmies very slowly to avoid bleeding the colors into the cake batter. Be cautious and don’t overmix—just a couple of gentle folds should do the trick!
- Spoon the batter into the prepared tube pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Make sure to run a knife through the batter to remove air pockets. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the surface is golden and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- When whipping up a Light Funfetti Angel Food Cake, the last step is equally important! Invert the pan onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely upside down. This cooling method maintains airiness and ensures the cake does not collapse.
- Once fully cooled, carefully remove the cake from the pan. Frost with whipped topping and generously sprinkle the top with more rainbow sprinkles for that festive finish. When slicing, use a serrated knife to keep your slices clean and beautiful.
Notes
For best results, keep all tools fat-free when whipping egg whites. Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for optimal volume.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Protein: 3 g