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Best Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake

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A cloud-like gluten-free angel food cake, made with whipped egg whites and a starch-rich flour blend, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup gluten-free flour blend (with cornstarch or tapioca)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 12 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Do not grease the pan.
  2. Sift flour and ½ cup sugar together three times.
  3. Whip egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt.
  4. Beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold in vanilla.
  6. Sift and fold in flour mixture in three additions.
  7. Spoon batter into ungreased tube pan and smooth top.
  8. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and springy.
  9. Invert pan to cool completely before removing.

Notes

Tools needed: 10-inch tube pan, fine-mesh sifter, stand or hand mixer, offset spatula.

For diabetics: Replace sugar with monk fruit, allulose, or erythritol. Avoid liquid sweeteners.

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Keywords: angel food cake, gluten-free dessert, light cake

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