
Towering, cloud-light egg white sponge cake
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
12
1 tube cake
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Budget
$
Towering, cloud-light egg white sponge cake
A tall, impossibly light cake made entirely from whipped egg whites, sugar, and cake flour. Pristine white, fat-free, and cloud-soft.
20m
Prep Time
40m
Cook Time
60m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Angel food cake is a marvel of baking science—egg whites and sugar transformed into a towering, feather-light cake with no butter or oil. It's the perfect canvas for berries and cream.
Sift cake flour with 3/4 cup sugar three times. Set aside.
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy, then increase to high and beat until soft peaks form.
Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks. Fold in extracts.
Sift flour mixture over the whites in 3 additions, folding gently with a spatula after each. Pour into an ungreased tube pan.
Bake at 325°F for 35-40 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Invert pan immediately and cool completely before removing.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving
Sift several times for the lightest result
Finer sugar dissolves better into the egg whites
Test Kitchen Pick
Vanilla Extract
Helpful Pantry Staple
For baking and desserts, vanilla is often carrying more aroma than people expect. A better bottle gives the whole recipe a cleaner finish.
This is a small pantry move that usually makes baked goods taste more complete.
Vanilla extract is one of the easiest pantry upgrades to keep using.
Shop vanilla extract for this recipeAny trace of fat (yolk, grease, or oil) will prevent the egg whites from whipping properly.
Cool the cake upside down—this prevents it from collapsing under its own weight.
Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days. Wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
Serve at room temperature. Not typically reheated.
Per serving (0mg) · 12 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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