Angel cake

Angel cake

A slice of angel cake
Origin
Alternative name(s)	Angel slice
Place of origin	United Kingdom
Details
Type	Layer cake
Main ingredient(s)	Flour, sugar, eggs, icing, vanilla extract, pink or red food colouring

Angel cake is a type of layer cake that originated in the United Kingdom. It consists of two or three layers of sweet sponge cake, often coloured white, pink and yellow with a thin layer of white cream. It is traditionally sold in long bars or small slices.

Angel cake is not to be confused with Angel food cake, which originates from North America and has a different taste and texture.

External links

• Angel cake recipe

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