How to Make High-Altitude Angel Food Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Angel food cake is a classic dessert that is light, airy, and absolutely delicious. However, when baking at high altitudes, making angel food cake can be a bit tricky. The lower air pressure at higher altitudes can cause the cake to collapse or become dry and tough. But fear not, with the right adjustments and techniques, you can still achieve a perfectly fluffy and tender angel food cake at high altitudes.

High-Altitude Angel Food Cake requires some special consideration to ensure th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 ⅛ cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups egg whites
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 28 mins
  • Total Time: 38 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 330 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip to medium peaks. Since this is a high-altitude recipe, whip them only until they form a peak that falls over. Stir in the vanilla and lemon extracts. Use a rubber spatula to fold in flour a fourth at a time. Spoon into a clean and dry 9 inch tube pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue baking for another 3 minutes, or until the cake begins to shrink down a bit. Invert pan over a wire rack to cool. When cool, run a thin spatula or knife around the outer edge, and tap out firmly.
  • Nutrition

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 294mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 178mg