Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake Recipe

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My daughter can't have gluten, and my husband is diabetic, so there are a lot of special recipes at our house. This cake is always on our family gathering table. —Anne Wiebe, Gladstone, Manitoba

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Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
15 45 60

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
  • 3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup white rice flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Assorted fresh fruit, optional

Directions

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, flours and potato starch together twice; set aside.
  • Add cream of tartar, salt and vanilla to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
  • Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Top with fresh fruit if desired. Yield: 16 servings.

Editor's Note: Read all ingredient labels for possible gluten content prior to use. Ingredient formulas can change, and production facilities vary among brands. If you’re concerned that your brand may contain gluten, contact the company.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice (calculated without fruit) equals 101 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 149 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake in Healthy Cooking June/July 2010, p18

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Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2013 by swykoff

Have you ever tried this in loaf pans? I have a wonderful recipe I make that takes the loaf-style angel food cakes and wondered if this would work?

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2012 by Phi Mu

This turned out PERFECTLY. Made it for my gluten-sensitive sister-in-law's 50th b'day. ALL the family absolutely raved about it & couldn't believe it was gluten free! YUMMERS!

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2012 by sarahshust

I made this several times and referred people to this recipe. My husband loves it, I love it and I'm not even a big angel food cake girl. I can't imagine you'd be disappointed. Not at all dry like some cakes can be. I'll add this one to my recipe box!

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2012 by ladyharleys

Since being diagnosed with Celiac I have not been able to enjoy Angel Food cake for a while now. This has to be one of the best GF cake recipes that I have come across. It was super easy to fix.

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2012 by moni2

This is diabetic friendly,amount of sugar versus servings number makes it fine actually. When working with diabetic diets need to monitor several things besides just the sugar part. Funnily enough most diabetics can eat pretty well anything if portion size is adhered to and everything adds up to a balanced meal plan.Granted everyone is different but great strides have been made in food knowledge. Serving high fibre fruits with this cake also changes how the sugar is treated by the body.Sorry about the "speech" but it bothers me that so many diabetics miss out on so much because of outdated info.Lots of medical professionals mean well but simply can't keep up with all the new info. This cake also travels well for potlucks and picnics.

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2012 by Mary GIll

It's great for Gluten free bot not for a diabetic, look at the amount of sugar that is in the cant. Maybe if it was Splenda it might be ok

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2012 by FarmKitchen1985

This is a great gluten free cake! I think it has become my new favourite. The first time I made it, the cake was great! The second time it ws fantastic... it just grew and grew! looked like it was going to over flow the flute pan. I do only put a little less then 1/2 tsp of salt. This is a keeper, no one could tell it was gluten free! which is a plus cause the is always a moan when i mention gluten free.

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2012 by freedomforme

The first time I ended up throwing it in the garbage. I was so hungry for a angle food cake so I was disappointed when it didn't raise.

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2012 by tmfeasel

this was awesome. Made it for my Gluten-free daughters with a berry sauce for Easter. Couldn't even tell it was gluten free.

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2012 by teachymama

Very good! I used a Bundt pan like some of the other reviewers and it was fine. I didn't grease it and it came out of the pan easily. It did turn out a bit flatter then if I had used a fluted pan I think. Anyway, it tasted amazing and was gone within a short period of time. We put strawberries and Red-Whip on it. Making this again for Easter dessert as my m-in-law has celiac. Looking forward to it!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2012 by jenfire777

This was my first attempt at GF angel food cake. I followed it and came out with a beautiful cake! When it was cooking, it didn't rise as much as the "normal" box cake mix, but it tasted great. Everyone raved over it and there were not even crumbs left!! The platter was licked clean. Everyone said it was better than regular angel food cake and it is definitely going in my recipe box. My husband was happy to have a yummy sweet treat that didn't have a gritty texture.

Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2012 by spk1948

Angel Food Cake with Strawberries is one of my favorite summer desserts and I was sad to think I could no longer have it. I made this cake, today and I am thrilled! I love the texture and the taste. Thank you Taste of Home!

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2011 by Nayj1

Angel food is one of my fave cakes so I've tasted a lot of them. This one tastes great! I was surprised to find there is sugar in the recipe though since part of its purpose is eant to accomodate a diabetic diet. I used Splenda instead of sugar, and it didn't take away from the texture or taste at all. Will make it again.

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2010 by creegercrewof7

Perfect texture! I will cut out the salt next time, but otherwise perfect!

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2010 by kitilardi

I forgot to rate the recipe.

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2010 by kitilardi

I have already made this cake twice and plan on making it again soon. I liked it better than Angel Food cakes with gluten. I servied at a 4th of July party to people who don't have to be gluten free and they all loved it.

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by sunsign79

Perfect!!!!! Absolutely Delicious!

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by sunsign79

Absolutely Delicious!!!!

Reviewed on May. 20, 2010 by dandydew

This recipe is great! I found it right after I got a bunch of strawberries and it was perfect with them. I served it to family who don't have to worry about gluten and they loved it as much as we did! This one is a keeper, I'll make this again.

 
 

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