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Light & Fluffy Angel Food Cake Recipe (Simple Ingredients and Fool Proof!)

This light and fluffy angel food cake is an easy, foolproof recipe. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 1kcal
Cost: $5-10

Equipment

  • A stand mixer with a whisk attachment
  • A silicone spatula
  • A sifter or a fine mesh sieve
  • Two loaf pans or a Bundt pan

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Superfine Sugar
  • 12 Egg Whites
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 1 TBSP All Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Superfine Sugar
  • 1 TBSP Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F
  • Add egg whites and cream of tartar to the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Mix egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy.
  • Slowly add 1 cup of superfine sugar until there are soft peaks.
  • Add vanilla to the whipped egg white mixture
  • In a separate bowl, combine add 3/4 cup superfine sugar and the rest of the dry ingredients
  • Separate the dry ingredients into thirds.
  • Sift each third into the bowl of egg whites and gently fold each third into the egg whites before adding the next third.
  • Add your batter into your ungreased pan.
  • Add to the bottom rack of your oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown.