Spectacular Celebration Angel Food Cake
Celebrate in style with this Spectacular Celebration Angel Food Cake! With its sky-high light and fluffy texture, this cake dazzles with a rainbow of colors both inside and out. Vivid candy-melt fireworks burst with joy across the icing, atop a stunning blue whipped frosting canvas. Embedded with colorful sprinkles, each slice is a delightful surprise. Whether it's the 4th of July or any festive event, this cake promises to be the star of the celebration, bringing out smiles and unforgettable sweet moments.
14
Servings
N/A
Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Egg whites
1 3/4 cups (From 12-14 large eggs, room temperature)
Cake flour
1 1/4 cups (Sifted)
Granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups (Divided, sifted)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (None)
Cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoons (None)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (Divided)
Almond extract
1/4 teaspoon (None)
Rainbow candy sprinkles
1/2 cup (None)
Candy melts (pink, purple, green, orange, white)
1/4 cup each (Melted)
Heavy cream
1 pint (Chilled)
Powdered sugar
1/4 cup (Sifted)
Blue food coloring
As needed (For frosting)
Pink food coloring
As needed (For frosting)
Green food coloring
As needed (For frosting)
Purple food coloring
As needed (For frosting)
Yellow food coloring
As needed (For frosting)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Ensure the oven rack is positioned in the lower third to prevent over-browning.
2
Using a fine mesh strainer, sift together all the cake flour and 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar into a large mixing bowl. Repeat the sifting process two more times to ensure a soft, smooth dry mixture. Set aside for later use.
3
In the clean, dry bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine room-temperature egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form, ensuring not to overwhip.
4
Keeping the mixer on medium speed, gradually incorporate the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar into the egg whites, adding a little at a time. Once all sugar has been added, increase the speed to high and continue whisking until stiff, glossy peaks form. Gently mix in the vanilla and almond extracts just until combined.
5
Gently fold in one-third of the sifted flour/sugar mix into the egg whites using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the mixture. Add this batter back into the remaining egg whites and continue folding until just combined. Be cautious to maintain the batter's airy texture while gently incorporating the rainbow sprinkles to prevent color bleeding.
6
Transfer the cake batter into an ungreased, 10-inch tube pan, spreading it evenly with the spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden, and a gentle touch springs back. Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing, about 2 hours.
7
Once cooled, run a metal spatula or knife around the edges of the pan to carefully release the cake onto a serving platter.
8
To prepare the candy melt fireworks, place each color of candy melts into separate heatproof bowls. Melt them over simmering water until smooth, stirring occasionally. Transfer each colored melt into separate piping bags fitted with small round tips and create a variety of firework shapes on parchment paper. Allow these decorations to cool and set.
9
For the frosting, beat the chilled heavy cream in a large bowl until it begins to thicken. Add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Divide portions of the whipped cream into 4 small bowls, tinting each with different food colorings: pink, green, purple, and yellow. Each colored frosting should be placed into separate piping bags with small round tips. Tint the remaining whipped cream with blue food coloring and use this as the base frosting.
10
Apply the blue whipped cream evenly across the top, sides, and inner circle of the cake using an offset spatula. Decorate with colorful fireworks using both whipped cream frosting and candy melt fireworks. Carefully insert the candy decorations at various angles around the cake for a dazzling effect.
11
Refrigerate the cake if not serving immediately, for up to 2 days, well-covered to maintain freshness and design.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spectacular Celebration Angel Food Cake?
It is a light and fluffy cake featuring rainbow colors inside and out, topped with blue whipped frosting and vivid candy-melt fireworks.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 14 servings.
What oven temperature is required?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
Where should the oven rack be placed?
Position the oven rack in the lower third to prevent the cake from over-browning.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe requires 1 1/4 cups of sifted cake flour.
How many times should the dry ingredients be sifted?
Sift the flour and sugar together three times to ensure a soft and smooth mixture.
What temperature should the egg whites be?
The egg whites should be at room temperature for the best results.
How many eggs are needed to get the required amount of whites?
You will need 1 3/4 cups of egg whites, which typically comes from 12 to 14 large eggs.
What is the purpose of cream of tartar?
It helps stabilize the egg whites so they can achieve the necessary volume and structure for the cake.
What speed should I use for whisking egg whites?
Start whisking on medium speed until soft peaks form, then increase to high after adding all the sugar.
How should granulated sugar be added?
Gradually incorporate the sugar into the egg whites a little at a time while mixing.
What flavorings are added to the batter?
The batter is flavored with both vanilla extract and almond extract.
How do I incorporate the flour into the egg whites?
Gently fold the sifted mixture into the egg whites using a spatula to avoid deflating the airy batter.
When are the rainbow sprinkles added?
Fold the rainbow sprinkles into the batter at the very end, taking care to maintain the airy texture.
What size pan is needed?
Use a 10-inch tube pan for this recipe.
Why should the pan remain ungreased?
An ungreased pan allows the angel food cake batter to climb the walls as it rises, achieving its signature height.
How long does the cake bake?
The cake should bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
How do I know the cake is finished baking?
The top will be golden and the cake will spring back when touched gently.
What is the first step after taking the cake out of the oven?
Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack to prevent the cake from collapsing as it cools.
How long must the cake cool?
Allow the cake to cool completely in the inverted pan for about 2 hours.
How do I remove the cake from the tube pan?
Run a metal spatula or knife around the edges of the pan to carefully release the cake onto a platter.
How are the firework decorations made?
Melt different colors of candy melts, pipe firework shapes onto parchment paper, and let them set.
What ingredients are in the frosting?
The frosting is made from heavy cream, sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and food coloring.
What colors are used for the frosting?
The base frosting is tinted blue, and smaller portions are tinted pink, green, purple, and yellow.
How do I prepare the whipped cream?
Beat chilled heavy cream until thick, then add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.
How is the blue frosting applied?
Use an offset spatula to apply the blue whipped cream evenly across the top, sides, and inner circle of the cake.
How are the candy fireworks attached?
Carefully insert the set candy decorations at various angles around the frosted cake for a dazzling effect.
How should the cake be stored?
Store the cake in the refrigerator, well-covered to maintain its freshness and design.
How long does the cake stay fresh?
The cake can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
For which occasions is this cake best suited?
It is perfect for the 4th of July, festive events, or any celebration requiring a star dessert.