15 Secrets to Ultimate Fluffy Angel Food Cake Perfection
A light and airy angel food cake made with egg whites and minimal flour for a fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 10–12 large eggs)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cake flour, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in sifted flour and vanilla extract gently.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Invert the pan to cool completely before removing the cake.
Notes
- Use room-temperature egg whites for best results.
- Do not grease the pan—this helps the cake rise properly.
- Cooling upside down prevents the cake from collapsing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg