angel food cake


noun
  1. a white sponge cake with a light, delicate texture obtained by using stiffly beaten egg whites and cream of tartar.

Origin of angel food cake

1
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; after the white color of the cake
  • Also called angel cake .

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