If you are feeling a little patriotic and want to enjoy something delightful, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Pink Clouds Angel Food Cake is what you need. Every golden slice is light, airy, and resembles the golden countryside of our beloved nation. It has just the right amount of sweetness and brings a sense of pride that only something with rich history can provide. And truly, the fluffy pink “clouds” are what make this treat so special! It’s creamy and swirling with sweet and juicy strawberries that pay tribute to the large, beautiful skies we get to bask in. Whether in the blustering city or the peaceful rural area, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Pink Clouds Angel Food Cake will make you proud of where you came from!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/4 cups egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cake flour, sifted 2-3 times
For the whipped pink clouds topping:
- 1/2 pint heavy cream, whipped
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 pint strawberries, cut in half
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a fluted tube pan.
Step 3 –In a mixing bowl, add the egg whites and beat with a hand mixer until foamy.
Step 4 –Gradually add the cream of tartar and 1 cup of the sugar to the egg whites and beat until peaks form.
Step 5 –Add the almond flavoring to the egg white mixture and beat to incorporate.
Step 6 –In a medium bowl, sift the remaining sugar.
Step 7 –Add the salt and the sifted flour to the sugar and stir to combine.
Step 8 –Gradually fold the flour mixture into the egg white mixture.
Step 9 –Pour the batter into a fluted tube pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
Step 10 –In a mixing bowl, add the whipped cream and beat until soft peaks form.
Step 11 –Add the powdered sugar to the whipped cream and beat until hard peaks form.
Step 12 –Just before serving, fold the strawberries into the whipped cream mixture.
Step 13 –Slice the cake and serve with the whipped pink clouds topping.
