Gluten Free Angel Food Cake
Those avoiding wheat can still enjoy their favourite sweet treats like this classic, multipurpose cake.
- Prep time: 15 min
- Makes: 12 servings
- Cook time: 45 min
Nutritional Information
PER SERVING (1 of 12 slices in cake)
- Calories.141
- Fat.0 g
- Saturated Fat.0 g
- Cholesterol.0 mg
- Carbohydrates.31 g
- Fibre.1 g
- Sugars.21 g
- Protein.4 g
- Sodium.57 mg
- Potassium*.47 mg
Ingredients
| 1 1/2 cup / 375 g | Naturegg Simply Egg Whites, well shaken |
| 1 1/2 tsp / 7 ml | cream of tartar |
| 1 tsp / 5 ml | each vanilla extract and lemon juice |
| 1 1/4 cup / 300 ml | superfine granulated sugar, divided |
| 3/4 cup / 175 ml | gluten-free flour blend |
| 1/4 cup / 50 ml | gluten-free cornstarch |
| 1 tsp / 5 ml | xanthan gum |
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Combine egg whites with cream of tartar, vanilla and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Beat on high speed until foamy.
Beating constantly, very gradually add 3/4 cup (175 mL) sugar; continue to beat until egg whites form stiff peaks. Meanwhile, stir the flour blend with the remaining sugar, cornstarch and xanthan gum. In three additions, gently fold the flour mixture into the egg whites until no streaks remain.
Scrape the batter into an ungreased, 10-inch tube pan with a removable bottom. Bake for 45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Turn pan upside-down onto a heatproof bottle (or rest the sides on two large cans). Cool completely before removing from the pan. Makes 12 servings.
Tips
To give the cake a simple, sweet glaze: blend 3/4 cup (75 mL) gluten-free icing sugar with 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk, water, lemon or orange juice. Adjust consistency with additional fluid, 1 tsp (5 mL) at a time until it is easily pourable. Flavour with vanilla or another extract if desired.
Naturegg Simply Egg Whites
Made from 100% pure egg whites. We mean simple.
Learn MoreTips: Whipping
If you over beat egg whites and they're too stiff, gently stir in 1 or 2 unbeaten whites to every 5 or 6 whites or add a few teaspoons of sugar and beat again briefly until they are smooth.