Delicious, classic Homemade Angel Food Cake recipe that you will love! It comes out perfect every time and is worth making it from scratch. The texture and flavor is out of this world. Grab your strawberries and whipped cream to top it off!
Angel Food Cake
Isn’t this Homemade Angel Food Cake a creation of beauty?!! I’m SO PROUD of this recipe! Perfectly springy, moist and delicious let me tell you, you’re going to ❤️ this Angel Food Cake Recipe!!!
And topping it off with perfect strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream? Perfection!!
Truly I swoon when I look at this cake!
For this recipe I want to share a ton of tips and answer some questions when it comes to Homemade Angel Food Cake. It can seem intimidating, but it’s not (I make it after all, right? It can’t be that hard!!) But trust me, follow these easy tips and you’ll bake this cake like a pro!!!
Well, my Mom makes it. She came over to my house and made this with me because I was nervous. In the end I totally could have done it myself, but it’s always nice to have reinforcements, plus I got to hang out with my Mom! Win, Win!
Tips to make Angel Food Cake Recipe
- Eggs are easiest to separate when they are cold. When they are room temperature the yolks break more easily. Separate the eggs when they come out of the fridge for the best results, then let them come to room temperature. End result? A lighter and more tender cake!
- Take the time to sift the flour and sugar as directed.
- Use a clean, dry bowl – can’t over stress this enough!
- Use a clean, dry baking pan – don’t grease the pan. The batter will cling to the sides of the pan as the cake bakes and rises. It can’t do that if the sides of the pan are greased.
- Use the correct pan. Though it seems like it would be ok to use a bundt pan or circular pan, you won’t be pleased with the end result. The cake will stick to the sides of the bundt pan and you won’t be able to release the cake and turn it out. It will come out in pieces and that will be sad!
- Allow it to cool completely upside-down before trying to remove it from the pan. Overnight in the refrigerator is best!
How healthy is angel food cake?
Angel Food Cake doesn’t have any yokes or butter – this keeps it lower in fat and calories making it less guilty choice!
Is cream of tartar necessary for angel food cake?
Yes, cream of tartar helps stabilize the egg whites allowing them to rise.
Angel Food Cake Recipe
What are the ingredients for angel food cake?
- Cake flour
- Sugar
- Egg whites
- Salt
- Cream of tartar
- Clear vanilla
- Almond extract
Do you grease an angel food cake pan?
Do not grease the side of the pan. As the cake bakes the batter will cling to the sides of the pan as it rises. It will not be able to do that if the sides of the pan is greased.
Can I make angel food cake in a bundt pan?
Use a tube pan to make this cake. I know it seems like an easy substitution would be a bundt pan but as that cake bakes, it clings to the side of the pan. A bundt pan has pretty indentations in the pan. This makes it impossible to release the cake from the pan cleanly. Really good chance your cake will come out in pieces.
How do you get a cake out of a pan?
- Cool the cake upside-down.
- Once completely cooled, flip it upright.
- Using a knife carefully cut around the tube in the middle and the outer edges of the pan.
- Lift the cake out.
- Cut the bottom free and then invert onto a plate and it should slide right out!
Homemade Angel Food Cake
Homemade Angel Food CakeYou aren’t intimidated anymore right? Are you ready to make this AMAZING dessert? I hope so and I hope you love it as much as we do! I mean the whole family loved this sweet, sticky, fluffy cake – such a treat! Serve it with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or some lemon curd!
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Homemade Angel Food Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c. cake flour
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 c. egg whites about 12
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp clear vanilla
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/3 c granulated sugar
Instructions
- Sift together the cake flour and 1/2 c. of granulated sugar four times.
- In a large metal bowl combine the egg whites, salt, cream of tarter, vanilla and almond extract. Beat with wire whip until soft peaks form.
- Add 1 1/3 c. sugar in 4 additions, beat until blended after each addition. DON'T SCRAPE THE SIDES OF THE BOWL!
- Add flour mixture in 4 additions by folding in with large metal spoon each time. Turn bowl often while mixing and adding.
- Pour into ungreased 10 inch tube pan (don't scrape, use metal spoon). Cut through batter with metal spatula.
- Baked in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool upside down.
Aly says
I had a question about the first step mentioning to add 1/2 cup of sugar 4 times ..but the ingredients is listed as just the 1/2 cups.
I know it mentioned further down on the ingredients 1 1/3 cups again but that’s for step 3. I was hoping somebody could explain it soon. My son’s requested an angel food cake for his birthday today and I don’t want to mess it up. I’m fairly new to baking and I do know angel food cakes are easy to screw up if you don’t follow step by step.
Courtney says
The first step means you sift it 4 times!
Linda Ha says
I made it for a work function, along with a blueberry compote and everyone loved it. It will be my go to.
Courtney says
Awesome! SO glad it was enjoyed by everyone.
Noel says
Making this for the second time today, this time for my mom’s birthday. Super easy to make and so delicious my son requested it for his birthday cake! This recipe is a keeper! Thank you!
Courtney says
Love this!! A angel food cake that is made right is always a favorite!! Thank you for rating this recipe!
Kathy Smiley says
LOVE this cake! I’ve started making lemon curd with the leftover yolks. Tastes great on the cake,
Courtney says
Awesome! Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed it!
Marlene says
Forever to finally get to the recipe and the directions jeeesssh ‼️
Courtney says
Marlene, please click the “jump to recipe” at the top of the page next time.
Maggie says
Hi there, does it make a difference if you use container egg whites verse separating eggs to get the whites?
Kathy Smiley says
They are pasteurized and won’t whip up.
Darla says
Delicious
Courtney says
Thank you, Darla!
Linda Wright says
As promised I’m back to let you know how I did on this cake when I entered it into the county fair. Drum roll please….it was a blue ribbon winner! I entered 3 different baked goods and this is the only one that placed! Even one of the judges asked me if she could have a piece to take home! How’s that for a compliment? Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Courtney says
YAY!! Glad we aren’t the only ones that think this recipe is a winner. 😊 Thank you for sharing!
Rachel Smith says
Always turns out great for me. My sons favorite treat
Courtney says
Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed this!
Linda Wright says
I have mine in the oven now, it looks beautiful already! Making another one this weekend to enter in the county fair! I’ll let you know how it goes!
Linda Wright says
Had a piece if the cake last night. O.M.G. The BEST angel food cake I’ve ever had! The crumb is beautiful! Making another one today to enter in the fair tomorrow. I’ll post back the results!
Courtney says
Love it!!! Hope you get the purple ribbon! 😊
Centella Jorgensen says
Great recipe! Going to make a blueberry sauce for on top! Bummer crop this year!
Tamara Kennedy says
This turned out fantastic, followed the recipe to a T. Everyone loved it! Perfect flavor and texture, this is going into my recipe arsenal for sure.
Courtney says
yay! Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed this recipe!
Beverly Friedel says
Best Angel food cake !I have tried many! Comes out perfect!
Roger says
Great recipe. I make lemon icing to drizzle on top.
Julianna says
If i don’t have a metal spatula what can I use?