Green Angel Cake with Fluffy Fruit Flavor Frosting
Elevate your dessert game with this vibrant Green Angel Cake with Fluffy Fruit Flavor Frosting—an airy, color-popped masterpiece that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Crafted with delicate egg whites, this light-as-clouds cake gets its signature hue from a touch of green food coloring and its subtle, aromatic flavor from vanilla and almond extracts. The crowning glory is the whipped frosting infused with luscious mixed berry preserves, adding a burst of fruity sweetness to every bite. Finished with fresh berries and mint leaves for a stunning garnish, this dessert is perfect for celebrations or as a show-stopping centerpiece. Whether you're searching for festive bakes or refreshing desserts, this cake will delight your taste buds and brighten any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 12 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 drops green food coloring
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons mixed berry preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or similar)
- 1 cup fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
- 8 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure your angel food cake pan is clean and ungreased to allow the batter to rise properly.
In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour and 1.5 cups of powdered sugar. Repeat the sifting process two more times to ensure the mixture is light and airy.
In a large mixing bowl, use a stand or hand mixer to whisk the egg whites on medium speed until frothy.
Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while beating on high. Continue until stiff peaks form and the meringue is glossy.
Mix in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and green food coloring, folding gently to maintain the airiness of the meringue.
Using a fine mesh sieve, gently fold the sifted flour and powdered sugar mixture into the meringue in three additions. Use a rubber spatula and fold gently to avoid deflating the batter.
Pour the batter into the angel food cake pan. Smooth the top with the spatula and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and springs back when touched.
Remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert the pan. Let the cake cool completely in the pan to maintain its structure.
While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by beating the heavy whipping cream on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Add the powdered sugar and mixed berry preserves to the whipped cream and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Adjust the sweetness or fruit flavor by adding more powdered sugar or preserves, if desired.
Once the cake is cool, carefully run a knife around the edges of the pan to release the cake. Transfer it to a serving plate.
Frost the cake with the fluffy fruit-flavored frosting, spreading it evenly over the top and sides.
Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves, if desired. Slice and serve. Enjoy your Green Angel Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.7 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.3 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 601.9 g | 219% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 484.5 g | ||
| Protein | 55.8 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1780 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
