Angel Food Cake with Brown Sugar Bourbon Cream
Indulge in the light and airy delight of Angel Food Cake with Brown Sugar Bourbon Cream, a dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This fluffy cake, with its delicate texture, is perfectly complemented by a rich and sweet bourbon-infused cream. Ideal for summer picnics or elegant dinner parties, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a visually stunning treat that balances sweetness and flavor. Serve it plain, with fresh fruit, or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup egg whites (about 8-10)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cake flour (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in sifted cake flour using a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Invert pan onto a wire rack to cool completely before removing the cake.
- Whip together heavy cream, brown sugar, bourbon, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Slice the cooled cake and serve each piece topped with brown sugar bourbon cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg