Description
Light Angel Food Cake with Juicy Strawberries is the ultimate warm-weather dessert: airy, moist, and crowned with sweet syrupy strawberries. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for those looking for a low-fat, dairy-free option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Ideal for breakfast ideas, healthy snack cravings, easy dinner desserts, or summer food ideas, this cake delivers elegance with zero fuss. With a cloud-like texture and fresh fruit topping, it’s an easy recipe that looks as impressive as it tastes.
Ingredients
1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
12 large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 pound fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and leave your angel food cake pan ungreased.
2. Sift the cake flour with 1/2 cup of the sugar three times and set aside.
3. In a clean, grease-free mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt.
4. Continue beating and slowly add the remaining 1 cup of sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
5. Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg whites in thirds using a rubber spatula. Add vanilla and almond extract.
6. Spoon the batter into the ungreased pan, smooth the top, and tap the pan once on the counter.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and springs back when touched.
8. Invert the pan immediately and cool the cake upside-down for 1–2 hours.
9. Run a knife along the sides of the pan to release the cake and place on a platter.
10. Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit 30 minutes.
11. (Optional) Whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
12. Slice the cake, top with strawberries and optional whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure all utensils are grease-free for best egg white volume.
Invert the cake after baking to prevent collapse — this is crucial.
Only add toppings right before serving to maintain the cake’s texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: angel food cake, strawberry dessert, low fat cake, easy summer dessert, dairy-free cake, light dessert, whipped cream, picnic dessert, breakfast ideas, healthy snack