Description
Treat yourself to a classic dessert with this Angel Food Cake recipe—a quick, easy, and delicious cake that’s perfect for special occasions or just a simple sweet treat at home. With its light, fluffy texture and delicate vanilla flavor, this easy recipe is a favorite among breakfast ideas, healthy snack options, and dessert lovers alike. Great for spring parties, dinner ideas, or when you need a showstopping food idea for guests!
Ingredients
12 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 cup cake flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure your tube pan is completely clean and ungreased.
2. Sift together cake flour and half of the sugar (1/2 cup) in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large, clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt. Continue to beat until soft peaks form.
4. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, and continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
5. Add vanilla extract and beat just until incorporated.
6. Gently fold the flour-sugar mixture into the whipped egg whites, in three additions, using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
7. Spoon the batter evenly into the ungreased tube pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
9. Immediately invert the pan and let the cake cool upside down for at least 1 hour.
10. Once cool, run a thin knife around the edges and the center tube to release the cake. Slice with a serrated knife and serve as desired.
Notes
Make sure the mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of any fat to achieve the best volume in your egg whites.
Do not grease the tube pan; the batter needs to cling to the sides of the pan as it rises.
For extra flavor, try adding a bit of almond extract or some citrus zest to the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: angel food cake, quick dessert, easy cake, healthy snack, breakfast ideas, dessert recipes, classic cake