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Layered Angel Food Cake

Layered Angel Food Cake with Berries for Summer Bliss

A light and refreshing Layered Angel Food Cake with Berries that makes the perfect summer dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Egg Whites Use fresh egg whites at room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Substitute with cream of tartar for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Warm Water No substitution required.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Essential for this recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Omit for milder taste or substitute with orange zest.
  • 1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar Do not substitute.
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Substitute with all-purpose flour if necessary.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt Essential for taste.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can be swapped with granulated sugar.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat is preferred.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Must be cold for best results.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Berries Includes blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries; any seasonal fruits can work.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 8-inch cake pans
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C) and prepare three 8-inch cake pans by lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine egg whites, lemon juice, warm water, cream of tartar, and lemon zest. Mix on low speed for about 1 minute.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar and increase mixer speed to medium-high, whipping until soft peaks form, about 4–5 minutes.
  4. Sift together cake flour, powdered sugar, and fine salt in a separate bowl, then gently fold into the egg mixture.
  5. Divide the batter equally among prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 22-25 minutes.
  6. Cool the cake layers upside down on wire racks for about 1 hour.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Then add cold heavy whipping cream, beating until soft peaks form.
  2. Remove cooled cake layers from pans. On a serving plate, layer the cake with frosting and fresh berries, repeating with remaining layers and finishing with frosting and berries on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and remember to cool the cake layers upside down for the best results. Avoid over-mixing to maintain the airy texture.

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