Black and White Angel Food Cake

Black and White Angel Food Cake
45 min.
12
215kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic favorite: the Black and White Angel Food Cake. This feather-light dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a birthday, or simply treating yourself to something special. With only 215 calories per serving, you can enjoy this heavenly creation without the guilt!

What sets this cake apart is its exquisite combination of flavors, with a rich chocolatey layer beautifully contrasting the airy vanilla base. The harmonious blend of light cream cheese and a touch of fresh lemon juice adds a subtle depth that elevates the overall taste. Not to mention, it's a visually stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests.

This cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also offers a wonderful balance of sweetness and elegance. It's surprisingly easy to make, taking less than an hour from start to finish. You’ll love how the charming, fluffy texture captivates every palate while providing a satisfying contrast with the creamy glaze. Serve it with fresh strawberries for an extra pop of flavor, and watch it disappear in no time!

So, grab your mixing bowl and whisk, and get ready to whip up this charming Black and White Angel Food Cake. It's a dessert that promises to deliver joy and smiles with every slice!

Ingredients

  • ounces cake flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • 12 large egg whites 
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar divided
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons cream cheese light softened
  • tablespoon milk 1% low-fat
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 teaspoon cocoa dark unsweetened (such as Hershey's Special )
  • tablespoons cocoa dark unsweetened (such as Hershey's Special )
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • spatula
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. To prepare cake, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  3. Combine flour and 3/4 cup granulated sugar, stirring with a whisk; set aside.
  4. Place cream of tartar, salt, and egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy.
  5. Add remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in juice and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Sift flour mixture over egg white mixture, 1/4 cup at a time; fold in after each addition.
  6. Spoon half of batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, spreading evenly. Break air pockets by cutting through batter with a knife. Sift 2 tablespoons cocoa over remaining batter; fold in. Spoon cocoa batter evenly over top of vanilla batter; break air pockets by cutting through cocoa layer with a knife.
  7. Bake at 325 for 55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Invert pan; cool completely. Loosen cake from sides of pan using a narrow metal spatula. Invert cake onto a plate.
  8. To prepare glaze, place powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  9. Drizzle half of glaze over cake.
  10. Add 3/4 teaspoon cocoa to remaining glaze; stir well to combine.
  11. Drizzle cocoa glaze over cake. Refrigerate 5 minutes or until glaze is set.
  12. Garnish with strawberries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories215kcal
Protein9.37%
Fat3.33%
Carbs87.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.42
Glycemic Load
21.89
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.4069565372623%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
1.76mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:215.33kcal
10.77%
Fat:0.81g
1.25%
Saturated Fat:0.33g
2.06%
Carbohydrates:47.92g
15.97%
Net Carbohydrates:47.36g
17.22%
Sugar:40.18g
44.65%
Cholesterol:1.41mg
0.47%
Sodium:113.73mg
4.94%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:5.14g
10.29%
Selenium:10.85µg
15.5%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.84%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.82%
Copper:0.06mg
3.15%
Potassium:107.62mg
3.07%
Magnesium:10.9mg
2.73%
Phosphorus:25.85mg
2.58%
Fiber:0.56g
2.24%
Iron:0.27mg
1.49%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.33%
Folate:5.31µg
1.33%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.18%
Calcium:10.67mg
1.07%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes