Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

Dairy Free
Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake
45 min.
12
149kcal

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Indulge in the light and airy delight of Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and sophistication. This dairy-free treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering. With its delicate texture and subtle vanilla flavor, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

What sets this angel food cake apart is the use of real vanilla beans, which infuse the cake with a rich, aromatic essence that elevates it beyond the ordinary. The process of whipping egg whites to create a fluffy batter may seem daunting, but the result is a cloud-like cake that is both light and satisfying. Plus, it’s a guilt-free indulgence at just 149 calories per serving, allowing you to enjoy dessert without the worry.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a sweet moment, this Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake is the perfect choice. Serve it plain, or pair it with fresh berries and a drizzle of dairy-free whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance. In just 45 minutes, you can create a stunning dessert that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

  • ounces cake flour sifted
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • 12 large egg whites 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar divided
  • inch vanilla pod split

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. Place 3/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean, and add seeds to sugar; discard bean. Work the vanilla seeds into sugar with fingers until well combined.
  3. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  4. Combine flour and sugar mixture, stirring with a whisk to combine.
  5. Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until foamy.
  6. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form.
  7. Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in juice. Sift flour mixture over egg white mixture, 1/4 cup at a time; fold in after each addition.
  8. Spoon the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, spreading evenly. Break air pockets by cutting through batter with a knife.
  9. Bake at 325 for 50 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 plate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories149kcal
Protein12.53%
Fat2.13%
Carbs85.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.42
Glycemic Load
21.89
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.8334782790069%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:148.93kcal
7.45%
Fat:0.36g
0.55%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.15%
Carbohydrates:32.21g
10.74%
Net Carbohydrates:31.98g
11.63%
Sugar:25.22g
28.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:103.74mg
4.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.73g
9.46%
Selenium:10.5µg
15%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.14%
Manganese:0.08mg
4%
Potassium:84.8mg
2.42%
Magnesium:6.02mg
1.51%
Phosphorus:14.16mg
1.42%
Copper:0.03mg
1.34%
Folate:4.52µg
1.13%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.05%
Source:My Recipes