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Fluffy Gluten-Free Angel Cake

Fluffy Gluten-Free Angel Cake is feather-light with a tender, springy crumb and a clean vanilla finish. The rice flour and a touch of xanthan gum keep it airy yet sliceable, making it ideal for pairing with berries, whipped cream, or a glossy chocolate drizzle. Serve it for celebrations, afternoon tea, or a light dessert after dinner.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook50 mins
  • Serves10
  • DifficultyMedium
Fluffy Gluten-Free Angel Cake
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Sift the rice flour, powdered sugar, and xanthan gum through a sieve 3 times.

  3. 3

    Beat the egg whites on high speed in a very large glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with high sides until foamy.

  4. 4

    When they begin to look fluffy, add the cream of tartar and the salt.

  5. 5

    Continue beating until stiff peaks form, then mix in the white sugar and the vanilla.

  6. 6

    Dollop some egg whites into a very large, flat bowl, such as a punch bowl, and sprinkle some of the flour mixture on top.

  7. 7

    Keep layering the egg whites with the flour mixture, then gently fold them together.

  8. 8

    Spoon the batter into a round, 2-part angel food cake pan.

  9. 9

    Bake until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

  10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let rest for no longer than 5 minutes, then immediately turn it upside down and rest it on a wine bottle until completely cool, 1 to 2 hours.

  11. 11

    When cool, turn the cake over and run a knife around the edge if needed to loosen.

  12. 12

    Flip it onto a cake stand and remove it from the pan.

About This Recipe

Fluffy Gluten Free Angel Cake is an American dessert recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Powdered Sugar, and Rice Flour. Each serving provides about 231.81 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Fluffy Gluten-Free Angel Cake?
It is an American cake recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
What is Fluffy Gluten-Free Angel Cake made of?
The main ingredients are Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Powdered Sugar, Rice Flour, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
What goes well with Fluffy Gluten-Free Angel Cake?
Explore these American side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Fluffy Gluten-Free Angel Cake?
About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 231.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Fluffy Gluten-Free Angel Cake easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 12 steps.

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