Description
Light, airy, and perfectly sweet, this Light Angel Food Cake with Juicy Strawberries is the ultimate easy dessert for spring and summer. Made with fluffy whipped egg whites and topped with fresh macerated strawberries, it’s ideal for anyone craving a quick breakfast treat, a healthy snack, or elegant dinner ideas without the heaviness. Whether you’re after food ideas for brunch or a show-stopping yet simple cake, this easy recipe delivers every time.
Ingredients
12 large egg whites
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup cake flour
1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons powdered sugar or honey
1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
1. Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them evenly. Toss with powdered sugar or honey and let them macerate for 20–30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10-inch ungreased tube pan.
3. Sift the cake flour with half the sugar. Set aside.
4. In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt. Gradually add the rest of the sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
5. Gently fold in the flour and sugar mixture in batches. Add vanilla extract with the last fold.
6. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and springy.
7. Invert the pan and let the cake cool upside down completely for about 1 hour.
8. Run a knife around the edges to release the cake. Place it on a serving plate.
9. Serve slices topped with macerated strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature for best volume.
Use a clean, grease-free bowl to ensure proper whipping of the egg whites.
Only add strawberries and cream just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: light cake, strawberry dessert, angel food cake, healthy dessert, summer treat