Description
Indulge in the light and airy bliss of Blueberry Angel Food Cake, a perfect treat for summer gatherings or any special occasion. This delightful dessert boasts a cloud-like texture, enhanced by the natural sweetness of fresh blueberries. Topped with whipped cream and extra berries, it serves as an elegant finale to any meal while remaining low in calories. Simple to prepare, this cake is ideal for bakers of all skill levels looking to impress guests with both taste and presentation.
Ingredients
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- 9 egg whites
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1¼ teaspoons cream of tartar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried blueberry powder
- 6 oz fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, salt, and blueberry powder.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the meringue until fully combined.
- Pour batter into an angel food cake pan. Sprinkle fresh blueberries on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown; cool upside down for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 cake (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg