Praline Angel Food Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This praline angel food cake is one of my favorite desserts to whip up because it's genuinely simple and comes together in just over an hour from start to finish. The beauty of this recipe is that it uses ground almonds, which are packed with protein and healthy fats that make you feel satisfied with just a slice or two. I love how the praline syrup and praline pieces give you that luxurious, nutty flavor without any fussy techniques or hard to find ingredients. It's the kind of cake that impresses everyone at the table but doesn't stress you out in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 2 gcream of tartar
- 5 gsalt
- 50 mlpraline syrup
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 100 mlunsalted milk
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar(for dusting)
- 100 gground almonds
- 100 gpraline pieces(chopped)
- 20 gunsalted butter, melted(for glaze)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C. Grease and flour a 20cm angel food cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt.
Tip: Whisking helps to incorporate air and ensures the cake is light.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, praline syrup, and vanilla extract.
Tip: This mixture is crucial to the cake's structure and flavor.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl for an even mixture.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 6
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when touched.
Tip: Check the cake frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 7
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Tip: This allows the cake to set and makes it easier to remove.
- 8
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Make sure the cake is completely cool before glazing or serving.
- 9
To make the glaze, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Whisk in the confectioner's sugar until smooth.
- 10
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Tip: This adds a sweet and sticky finish to the cake.
- 11
Sprinkle the praline pieces over the top of the cake.
Tip: This adds a delicious textural element to the cake.
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