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Red Velvet Angel Food Cake
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Create a stunning Red Velvet Angel Food Cake. You get the light, airy texture of classic angel food cake infused with the rich cocoa and vanilla notes of red velvet. It is a beautiful, guilt-free dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 10-12 large eggs), aged at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar, divided
  • 1 cup cake flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Do not grease your 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted cake flour and sifted cocoa powder. Set this mixture aside.
  3. In a large, clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add 3/4 cup of the superfine sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until fully incorporated and uniformly colored.
  5. Gently fold the flour and cocoa mixture into the egg whites in three additions, taking care not to deflate the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the white vinegar.
  7. Carefully spoon the batter into the ungreased tube pan. Run a knife through the batter to remove any large air pockets.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched.
  9. Immediately invert the pan onto its cooling feet or over a bottle neck. Let the cake cool completely, upside down (about 1.5 hours).
  10. Once cool, run a thin knife around the edges and the center tube to release the cake. Serve plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar or fresh berries.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg whites for the best volume.
  • Make sure your mixing bowl and whisk attachments are completely free of any grease or yolk residue.
  • Sifting the flour and cocoa powder is crucial for a fine, light texture.
  • Inverting the pan immediately after baking prevents the delicate cake from collapsing as it cools.

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