 Angel food cake with chocolate | |
| Type | Sponge cake |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Main ingredients | Sugar, flour, egg whites, cream of tartar |
Angel food cake, or angel cake, is a type of sponge cake made with egg whites, flour, and sugar. A whipping agent, such as cream of tartar, is commonly added. It differs from other cakes because it uses no butter. Its aerated texture comes from whipped egg white. Angel food cake originated in the United States[1] and first became popular in the late 19th century.[2] It gained its unique reputation along with its name due to its light and fluffy texture and white color.
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