Bite into a cloud with this ANGEL FOOD CAKE recipe! Super light and fluffy

This timeless angel food cake recipe yields a spectacularly tall, super light and airy cake with an incredibly soft, tender texture—it’s like biting into a cloud! Enjoy it plain, or elevate it with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberries (or any berry of your choice!) for the most wonderfully light, not-too-sweet dessert.

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INGREDIENTS:

🔹 ANGEL FOOD CAKE
▢¾ cup (90 g) all purpose flour - see note 4 if you want to use cake flour
▢¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
▢1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar - also known as icing/confectioners sugar
▢1½ cups (360 g) egg whites - about 12 large eggs (but make sure to measure the egg whites), room temperature, fresh egg whites preferred for best volume
▢1¼ tsps cream of tartar
▢¼ tsp salt
▢1 cup (200 g) white granulated sugar
▢1½ tsps vanilla extract/essence
▢¼ tsp almond extract/essence

🔹WHIPPED CREAM (optional)
▢1½ cups (360 g) heavy cream - cold
▢1½ tbsp white granulated sugar
▢½ tsp vanilla extract/essence

🔹EXTRA (optional)
▢1-2 cups fresh strawberries - or any berry of your choice

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[cassiepereira]

Ur cakes are incredible dearest MK ❤ would really appreciate if u could share a Biscoff cake, St.Raffaelo cake made with almond flour, coconut milk, white chocolate ❤ any one of this, coz when it comes to Cake I trust u blindly ❤🤗 ur recipes are just so perfect ... Loads of blessings, Cassie ur huge fan from Goa, India ❤

[mollybeee]

My absolute favorite cake. Many years ago I greased the cake pan, had to throw it away. I like it with fresh fruit.

[vicb]

Hey MK! I am always amazed this type of cake does not stick to pan too much.

[cutiepawsa]

Love how thorough you are without over explaining and making it boringly lengthy

[janedoe]

Everything you make is difficult but you make it look effortless and easy! You're simply that talented. 🤗

[shaheenm]

Hi, can i use self rising flour instead of all purpose flour?

[Jay.TNA]

Hi MK i was wondering what would you consider to be your most beginner baker friendly recipes?

[eliza.-]

What can i use as a substitute for the cream of tartar?

[tvuwjvi]

Que wayss❤ parece un pan. Estará delicioso. Graciassss por un miércoles dulce

[catherinjerarth]

Hi MK..the cake look so lovely..thank you for sharing awesome recipies. Please do also share a recipie for a mango cake as well❤❤❤❤❤

[janetmcormack]

Love it wow it's a must try recipe thanks so much for always sharing ❤

[jameelahbello]

Can I use this cake for a tres lehçe base?

[jennifermckenzie]

Hey MK I dont have a tube pan what else can I use ? Thank you love yr recipes so easy to follow .

[SMajid]

You are the master of the most delicious cakes 🎂

[noorskitchenconnection]

Sôoo tempting really appreciate your efforts great job well done thanks for sharing such a nice recipe 👍👍👍

[yilyyec]

Just luv your recipes ❤️👌I tried your banana cake, orange cake and banana muffins, next I will try your choc cake recipe👍❤️🌹

[melissa]

What is a good substitute for cream of tartar? I cannot find that anywhere where I live

[mk-ekpv]

Can I please make a request for bienenstich cake, this is a German almond cake

[nowshsheen]

Hmm..looks delicious as usual 😋 do show us an amazing ferrero rocher cake plz

[ashasajnani]

Hi.please can you suggest some eggless cake recipes ❤