Cherry Angel Food Cake & Cherry Fluff Frosting
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Angel food cake is known for its light and airy texture, which is achieved by using whipped egg whites as the main leavening agent instead of baking powder or baking soda.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Cherry Angel Food Cake & Cherry Fluff Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
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Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour and salt.
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Gradually fold the flour mixture into the egg white mixture.
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Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
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Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and invert the pan to cool completely.
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For the cherry fluff frosting, combine the whipped topping, cherry pie filling, almond extract, chopped maraschino cherries, and sliced almonds in a bowl.
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Mix until well combined.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the cherry fluff frosting over the top and sides.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.