Angel food cake
Angel food cake is a light, airy, and spongy white cake made primarily from whipped egg whites, sugar, and flour, with no butter or oil. It's known for its distinctive hollow center and delicate, cloud-like texture, and is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cake is very high in carbohydrates from sugar and refined flour, but contains virtually no fat and only a small amount of protein from the egg whites. A typical slice provides around 120-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 31 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
| Folate | 25 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
Per 1 slice (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Angel food cake is unique for being a 'foam cake' that relies entirely on whipped egg whites for its structure and leavening, making it a naturally fat-free dessert. It's also culturally associated with celebrations and is often served with fresh berries and whipped cream.
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