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Gluten Free Angel Food Cake

A light and fluffy dessert perfect for gluten-free diets.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup egg whites about 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Angel food cake pan
  • Sifter
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Do not grease your angel food cake pan.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
  4. Add the cream of tartar and salt to the egg whites.
  5. Gradually add in the granulated sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently sift the gluten-free flour over the egg whites and fold it in with a rubber spatula.
  7. Fold in the vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool upside down in the pan.

Notes

Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.