Angel Food Cake has THE Softest Velvety Texture one could have. A slight twist with the addition of Rose Water turns this dessert into an Expression of Love. It’s 100% FAT FREE including the Whipped Topping!

Rose Water Angel Food Cake | URBAN BAKES

Love and care speaks volumes within this cake. From its soft colors to the amazing floral scent of pink roses, this dessert is the perfect sweet surprise for Mother’s Day or any special occasion.

It’s completely FAT FREE and this includes the whipped topping! Don’t be fooled that because it’s labeled as fat free that it won’t taste good. That couldn’t be further from the truth. But sure, if you’re looking for a rich buttery flavor, this is not the one. You can try this yellow cake instead. However, angel food cake is different in its own special way. It’s light in flavor and pillowy soft to the touch with an extraordinary velvety texture and a chewy marshmallow bite. If you’ve tried a large pavlova, the chewy interior is comparable.

Being that I wanted to give this dessert a more feminine touch and lessen the natural marshmallow-like flavor as much as possible without altering too much the originality of this type of cake, I added one small ingredient, rose water. An easy addition in a small amount. Use too much rose water and this dessert could taste like a mouthful of potpourri. I recommend starting with the amount in the recipe card or even less.

Now on to this surprising fat-free whipped topping, shall we?

I’ve always wanted to try a white whipped topping that was dairy free and fat free. And here it is. You’d be surprised that this overlooked byproduct of an ingredient can create such a smooth airy topping that is not made from heavy cream, coconut milk or cheese.

What makes a Vegan and Fat Free Whipped Topping?

Can you believe it? It’s aquafaba. If this is the first time hearing it, you’re probably thinking, “What the heck is that?” Aquafaba is the liquid left over from cooked chickpeas aka garbanzo beans. The easiest and quickest way to get this liquid is by draining a can of SALT FREE chickpeas. Note, I stress no salt added because if mistakenly this whipped topping is made using the liquid from regular canned chickpeas, you will have to throw in a ton of sugar to counter the salty flavor. Even then, it won’t come out tasting right.

So there you have it, aquafaba. Who knew, right?

I want to be transparent. Though I’m ecstatic to say this cake is all the way around fat free, this whipped topping may not cut it for someone who is not used to the lightness. It lacks the buttery creaminess traditional whipped cream offers. And though whipped aquafaba may lack this attribute, it still offers the cake a good balance in moisture. And for that reason, I highly recommend giving aquafaba a try.

If you have that special someone you want to show how much you care for, this dessert is quite easy to make. Keep any butter and oils away, no need for them. With a few ingredients, no layering involved and a simple whipped topping, this cake is sure to impress and express your love.

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