angel cake
Light fluffy confection
Angel cake is a light, spongy cake made with egg whites, sugar, and flour but no butter or egg yolks.
The name suggests heavenly lightness—the cake rises from whipped egg whites alone.
Also called angel food cake.
She served angel cake with fresh strawberries.
- egg whitesClear ovoid protein
- stiff peaksRigid whipped foam stage
- dessertSweet course after dinner
- afternoon teaLight meal around four
- flourMilled grain powder
cream of tartar · pavlova · eggs · sugar · soufflé · genoise · meringue · marzipan · granulated sugar · whisking · pastry · church supper · sifting · folding · lemon zest · bake · salt · potluck
- teatime treatsscone, Victoria sponge, shortbread, crumpet, finger sandwiches
cake density and richness
angel cakedevil's food cake
Rich dark chocolate layer cake
pound cake · mud cake · fruitcake · chocolate lava cake · cheesecake
symbolic naming (heavenly vs. dark/indulgent)
angel cakedevil's food cake
Rich dark chocolate layer cake
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