Orangey Angel Cake

Angel food cake is named for its light and airy texture, which is said to be as light as the ‘food of angels’.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 125 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Orangey Angel Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 piece Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture.
4. Gently fold in the orange zest and orange juice.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cake is cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.