angel food cake en · NOUN
Etymology
From its light and fluffy texture, which is said to be “so light that angels could eat it and still fly without being weighted down”.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A type of light sponge cake which originated in the United States, made with whipped egg whites (which give it an aerated texture), flour, and sugar, without butter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| angel food cakes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| angel-food cake | alternative | lexicographic | |
| angel's food cake | alternative | lexicographic | |
| angel's-food cake | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
angel cake · devil's food cake
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fr gâteau des anges (Translations)