What is National Angel Food Cake Day?
On October 10th, National Angel Food Cake Day honors the delectable, light, and fluffy cake that many home cooks serve with fruit or glazes.
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Making angel food cake requires whipping egg whites until they are stiff. The egg whites are stabilized by cream of tartar. The egg white mixture is then folded with additional ingredients.
The cake is then usually baked in an unreased tube pan, leaving a gap in the middle of the cake. The cake batter will rise to a higher temperature than other pans due to the center tube's ability, causing the batter to cling to both sides of the pan. After baking, the pan is turned upside down while cooling to prevent the cake from falling in on its own.
Angel food cakes are usually topped with a glaze or a sweet fruit sauce, followed by a swirl of whipped cream, rather than frosting. In addition, Angel food cake makes beautiful and unique trifles. The airy layers absorb fruit, caramel, liqueurs, and chocolate well. The parfait is another dessert that angel food gives an elegant look to.
