Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake Recipe

For a Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake, gather these ingredients: 1 cup cake flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 12 large egg whites, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 pound fresh strawberries, 2 cups heavy cream, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift cake flour and 3/4 cup granulated sugar together. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until foamy. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Add vanilla extract. Gently fold in flour mixture in three parts. Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and springy. Invert pan to cool completely, then remove cake. Slice strawberries, reserving a few for garnish. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Cut cake horizontally into three layers. Spread whipped cream and strawberries between layers, stacking as you go. Cover the top and sides with remaining cream. Garnish with reserved strawberries. Chill for 1 hour before serving. Slice and enjoy this light, fluffy dessert with a sweet strawberry twist. Yields 10-12 servings.