Angel Food Cake Roll
Angel Food Cake Roll is a light, airy sponge cake made primarily from whipped egg whites, sugar, and flour, rolled around a sweet fruit filling like strawberry or raspberry jam. Originating from the United States, it is a popular dessert known for its delicate, cloud-like texture and visually appealing spiral cross-section.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates from sugar and flour, with minimal fat due to the absence of egg yolks and butter, and provides some protein from the egg whites. A typical serving contains roughly 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 70 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 slice (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it showcases the classic American technique of using beaten egg whites for leavening, creating a uniquely fluffy texture. Nutritionally, its reliance on egg whites makes it a lower-fat cake option compared to many butter-based sponge cakes.
