Meaning of the word "angel food cake" in English

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angel food cake

US /ˈeɪn.dʒəl fuːd keɪk/
UK /ˈeɪn.dʒəl fuːd keɪk/
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Noun

1.

a type of cake made with stiffly beaten egg whites, flour, and sugar, typically baked in a tube pan and having a light, airy texture

Example:
For dessert, we had a slice of light and fluffy angel food cake with fresh berries.
The recipe for angel food cake requires a lot of egg whites and no egg yolks.
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