Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe: A Light and Flavorful Dessert Guide

When it comes to light, airy dessert that’s not too sweet and refreshingly delicious …it’s hard to top a slice of strawberry angel food cake. This retro dessert has the light, pillowy texture of angel food cake combined with the honeyed sweetness of strawberries—making it a perfect choice for serving at spring-time events, summer picnics or whenever you want an impressive-yet-easy dessert.

In this guide, we will discuss simply everything you need to know about how to make a strawberry angel food cake recipe at home; the ingredients, step-by-step instructions, serving suggestions and some variations. Plus, we’ll explain how One on One Flavor (OOOFlavors) can help you to fortify the flavor of your dessert with natural strawberry when fresh fruit isn’t an option.

What Is a Strawberry Angel Food Cake?

Angel food cake is a sponge cake made with egg whites, sugar and flour. It’s famously soft and fat-free, rising up in letters or the genitals of promising young men. Fresh berries: Whether you are topping with fresh strawberries or a strawberry syrup or filling, adding the fruits gives this basic cake new life and makes it a light, refreshing dessert.

The combination is wonderful because:

• Lightness meets freshness – Fluffy cake against juicy sweet strawberries..
  

• Color contrast –  White cake goes well with red strawberries.
  

Versatility –  Serve plain, layered or with cream and fruit added on top.

Key Ingredients for Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe

The ingredients are simple, but choosing quality makes a difference.

For the Cake:

• 1 cup cake flour (light and sifted)
  

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  

• 12 large egg whites (room temperature)
  

• 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  

For the Strawberry Layer/Topping:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
  

• ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  

• ½ teaspoon OOOFlavors Strawberry Flavoring (optional, for extra fruity taste)
  

• Whipped cream (for serving, optional)

Step-by-Step Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe

Here’s a detailed method to create the perfect strawberry angel food cake:

1. Prepare the Cake Batter

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  

• Sift cake flour with half the sugar (¾ cup).
  

• In a large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
  

• Add remaining sugar gradually, beating until stiff peaks form.
  

• Mix in the vanilla extract and flour mixtures little by little so that the batter retains its fluffiness.

2. Bake the Cake

• Bake in an UNGREASED angel food cake pan (tube pan).
  

• Smooth over the top and bake in a preheated moderate (160C/325 F/gas mark 3) oven for 35 - 40 minutes or until golden and springy
  

• Turn the pan upside down as soon as they are out of the oven to keep from falling.
  

• Cool completely before removing from the pan.

3. Make the Strawberry Topping

• ICombine strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  

• Heat over medium heat until berries burst with juices (5-7 min).
  

• Puree, using an immersion blender, for a smooth sauce. Mash to a somewhat chunky sauce if you like.
  

• Add OOOFlavors Strawberry Flavoring for an extreme strawberry flavor.
  

• Cool Before using.
  

4. Assemble the Dessert

• Slice the cooled angel food cake into layers or cubes.
  

• Drizzle with strawberry sauce or layer fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
  

• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Variations of Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe

Strawberry angel food cake can be used in many ways. These are some delicious twist options:

1. Strawberry Shortcake-Style Angel Food Cake

Whip up a dessert that sort of tastes like cake with shortcake and whipped cream plus strawberries.

2. Strawberry Cream Filling

Spoon strawberry topping over whipped cream and use it to fill between cake layers.

3. Sugar-Free Version

Prepare a diabetic dessert by replacing sugar with sugar substitutes such as stevia or monk fruit.

4. Frozen Strawberry Topping

If local strawberries are not in season use frozen ones and OOOFlavors Strawberry Flavoring to ensure flavors stay full.

5. Strawberry Angel Food Cake Trifle

Cube cake and layer in a trifle bowl with strawberry sauce, whipped cream and berries.

Why Add Strawberry Flavoring?

Fresh strawberries are delicious, but they can sometimes be a little less sweet or flavorful than I would like this time of year. And that’s why so many bakers rely on natural strawberry flavoring.

At OOOFlavors (One on One Flavor) we offer concentrated strawberry flavoring that:

• Enhanced flavour for underripe or frozen strawberries
  

• Gives you uniform taste all year round.
  

• Improves the depth and richness of strawberry sauces, creams, or fillings.
  

When you do so your recipe for strawberry angel food cake will have fruit flavoring that tastes the way it should.

Tips for Perfect Strawberry Angel Food Cake

1. Use room-temperature egg whites – They whip more easily into stiff peaks.
   

2. Do not grease the pan – The batter needs to cling to the sides for height.
   

3. Cool upside down – Prevents the cake from deflating.
   

4. Handle gently – Avoid deflating the batter while folding flour.
   

Flavor balance – Adjust sugar and lemon in strawberry sauce for sweetness and tang.

How to Store Strawberry Angel Food Cake

• Room Temperature – Plain cake stays well for 1-2 days in an airtight container.
  

• Refrigerator – Keep with strawberry sauce or topping for up to 4 days.

• Freezer –  Freeze plain angel food cake to use for up to 3 months; thaw and top with strawberry topping when ready to serve.

FAQs About Angel Food Cake

1. Is angel food cake healthy?

When compared to other cakes, Angel food cake is perceived as being a lighter alternative that is essentially fat-, and calorie-free and made primarily with egg white, sugar, and flour. Though it is lighter than other dessert options, there is still sugar in it so you must dose in moderation.

2. Is angel food cake okay for diabetics?

Angel food is low in fat and calories, but it’s not sugar-free. Diabetics can have a few, especially if served with sugar-free strawberry sauce or fresh berries. If that’s too much to manage, then opt for a sugar free edition.

3. Can I freeze slices of angel food cake?

You can then wrap each slice in plastic and store them all in a freezer bag. Angel food cake This is a cake that freezes well for 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, let it thaw at room temperature for about 1 to 2 hours.

4. How many carbs in angel food cake?

Portion of Cake A standard angel food cake serving size (1/12 of the cake) has 30-35grm of carbohydrates. Recipe can be varied or brand to brand!

5. How much sugar is in angel food cake?

One slice is spread with like 15-20 grams of sugar. If you’re looking for a lighter version, you can cut down on the sugar or use a sugar substitute.

6. Is angel food cake dairy-free?

Yes! Most Classic Angel Food Cake recipes are already dairy-free because they contain no butter, milk, or cream. Just be sure and give these packaged or store-bought versions a double check, as well.

Conclusion

Strawberry angel food cake recipe at home is much simpler than you think. With the simple ingredients of egg whites, sugar, flour, and fresh strawberries, you'll be able to make a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Balance is key to success: the fluffy cake, the juicy strawberries, the just-right sweetness. And when you want to take flavor even further, OOOFlavor natural strawberry flavoring makes sure your cake always delivers bold, delicious flavor--whether strawberries are in season or not.