Description
This light and airy angel food cake is paired with sweet summer peaches and creamy mascarpone frosting, making it the perfect dessert for any summer gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/4 cups (250 g) superfine sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz (226 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- Fresh peaches, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Do not grease your angel food cake pan.
- In a clean, grease-free bowl, whip 12 egg whites with 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups (250 g) of superfine sugar while continuing to whip to stiff peaks.
- Sift together 1 cup (120 g) of cake flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gently fold the mixture into the egg whites in small batches, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Pour the batter into the ungreased pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and springs back to the touch.
- Immediately invert the pan onto a bottle or its built-in feet and cool completely.
- Beat 8 oz (226 g) of mascarpone cheese with 1/4 cup (30 g) of powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream and whip to soft peaks.
- Slice the cooled cake into three layers. Spread mascarpone frosting between each layer and top with sliced peaches.
- Frost the outside of the cake and garnish with additional peaches and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Use room-temperature egg whites for better whipping. Sift dry ingredients multiple times for a lighter texture. Cool the cake upside down to maintain its structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: peaches and cream, angel food cake, summer dessert, mascarpone frosting, light dessert