Strawberry Angel Food Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup egg whites (about 8 large eggs)
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup cake flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 cups whipped cream frosting (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure your oven rack is in the lower third of the oven.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
3. Increase the speed to high and gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Once stiff peaks have formed, gently fold in the vanilla extract and cake flour. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
5. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch angel food cake pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and springs back when touched.
7. Invert the cake pan onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely in the pan.
8. Once cool, carefully remove the cake from the pan. Use a serrated knife to slice the cake into servings.
9. Top each slice with fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream frosting before serving.

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