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Cooking at Home - Pineapple Angel Food Cake

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Serving plate with a pineapple angel food cake

Makes: 12 Servings

Fluffy and fruity, this airy cake is delicate and sweet, the perfect after dinner treat.

Ingredients

  • 12 large egg whites (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flour, sifted
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple in 100% juice (do not drain)
  • whipped topping (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they are foamy.
  3. Add the cream of tartar and beat until stiff, but not dry. Gradually beat in the sugar.
  4. Add the vanilla and salt and then gently fold in the flour.
  5. Add the pineapple to the cake mix.
  6. Pour into an ungreased 13x9 inch pan.
  7. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until golden brown or an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool and serve with whipped topping (optional).

Source: Ohio State University Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories165
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium104 mg
Carbohydrates37 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars28 g
Added Sugars included24 g
Protein5 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium7 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium133 mg