One Step Angel Food

Indulge in the light and airy perfection of One Step Angel Food, a timeless dessert that's as simple as it is delicious. This recipe combines just a handful of pantry staples—like 12 fluffy egg whites, granulated sugar, and cake flour—into a show-stopping treat that’s ideal for any occasion. Featuring the bright flavors of vanilla and almond extracts, along with the essential lift from cream of tartar, this one-bowl wonder comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The magic happens as the batter is whipped to soft, airy peaks and baked to golden perfection in an ungreased tube pan, ensuring the classic towering height and spongy texture that angel food cake is known for. Once cooled, it’s ready to shine served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or paired with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this recipe yields 10 heavenly servings of pure delight. Keywords: angel food cake, easy dessert, light and fluffy cake, homemade angel food, one-step cake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 12 large Egg whites
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Cake flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Cream of tartar
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons Almond extract
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure your tube pan is clean and ungreased, as this helps the cake rise properly.

Step 2

Using a stand mixer, add the egg whites, granulated sugar, cake flour, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Set the mixer to low speed to gently combine the ingredients for 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Increase the mixer speed to medium and whip the mixture until it forms medium peaks and becomes light and airy, approximately 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Stop mixing immediately once medium peaks are achieved to prevent overbeating the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the ungreased tube pan. Gently swirl a spatula or knife through the batter to eliminate air pockets.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and invert the pan onto a heat-resistant bottle or a cooling rack. Let it cool completely in this inverted position to maintain its height and texture.

Step 9

Once cool, use a thin knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the pan and gently remove it.

Step 10

Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with fresh fruit and whipped cream for a delightful dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	835.4 grams (835.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1839

Total Fat 1.30g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.30g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1253mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 408.40g	149%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 304.00g
Protein 54.50g	109%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 1535mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.6%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 87.7%