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October 6, 2021

Time to Brag {Recipe: Mom’s Best Angel Food Cake}

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Mom’s Best Angel Food Cake recipe is what my mom has used for birthday cakes through the years. Nothing beats this light and fluffy angel food cake!

Image is a slice of angel food cake with strawberries

This story and the recipe was originally posted on March 23, 2012. Images and some text were updated on October 6, 2021. The delicious angel food cake recipe remains the same!

I know that bragging isn’t always flattering, but I’m throwing all of that out the window today and am going to spend this post bragging about my husband.

I married a really good guy and am very lucky. Sure there are times we don’t get along and when I can’t wait for him to leave on his next business trip, but for the most part, I am happily married to a great man.

Image is two slices of homemade angel food cake on a floral plate topped with strawberries

The kids and I recently went to visit my parents for Spring Break. This left Nick as a bachelor at home for almost a week and a half. While I was gone he… scrubbed the wood floors in our house (the entire first floor), did all the laundry, built extra shelves in our pantry so I’d have space for my cookie sheets, planted flowers, bought me flowers for my desk, cleaned out our dresser, made Limoncello and when we finally arrived home it was to a table set with candlelight and a delicious dinner.

Image is horizontal and is of a slice of angel food cake with strawberries on top and whipped cream on the side

In addition to all of this, he does things on a regular basis that proves he is pretty incredible. He works hard at a demanding job each day, making it possible for me to stay home with the kids. When my work takes me out of town, he happily supports me and takes time off of his job to watch the kids. He does the laundry, which for a family of 6 can be a full-time job. He is an amazing dad, taking great interest in what our kids are doing and actively participating in their lives. He’s kind, caring, compassionate, and loving. I could go on and on and on… but I’ll stop bragging now. Let’s get on with how this all ties into Angel Food Cake.

Image shows a slice of angel food cake topped with strawberries

Why You Should Make Mom’s Best Angel Food Cake

While I was away visiting my parents, my mom made the most amazing Angel Food Cake. Mom has made this cake for birthdays for years, but I never paid that much attention to how she made it.

Angel Food Cake just so happens to be Nick’s favorite cake. When we first started dating I found this out and have been making him angel food cake for special occasions ever since. The only problem is, I’ve been making my angel food cake from a box mix. I figured with all the egg whites and things, making it from scratch would be too much work and the taste couldn’t be that different, could it?  

When I took one bite of the angel food cake my mom made, I knew I had been slighting my husband for the past 13 years… poor guy. He does so many great things for me and I’ve been making him subpar desserts in return. Homemade Angel Food Cake is pretty darn incredible. Who knew? From now on I’m making my mom’s best angel food cake recipe for him and will not be returning to the box mix. 

Image is a slice of angel food cake with strawberries
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Mom's Best Angel Food Cake Recipe

My mom has made this cake recipe for birthdays for as long as I can remember. This recipe is great alone, or we also like it cubed and topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Course Dessert
Keyword cake, dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12

Equipment

  • angel food cake pan
  • stand mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 12 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 375°
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour and 3/4 cup sugar plus 2 Tablespoons sugar. (first amount of sugar listed in ingredients).
  • In a separate large mixing bowl beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until foamy. Add the second amount of sugar listed (3/4 cup), 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high speed until meringue holds stiff peaks. Remove mixer bowl.
  • With a rubber spatula, gently fold in vanilla. Sprinkle the cake flour/sugar mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, over meringue, folding in gently until flour mixture disappears. Push batter into an ungreased angel food cake tube pan. Gently pound the bottom of the pan on a hard surface (countertop) to remove air pockets. (Air bubbles will come to the surface and pop...pound until most air bubbles have been removed).
  • Bake 30-35 minutes until top is browned and springs back when touched with finger. Invert pan over funnel (I use the top of a ketchup bottle) until completely cool.
  • Slice with a serrated cake knife and serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Notes

Adapted slightly from the recipe "Angel Food Cake Supreme" in the Betty Crocker Cookbook 1970's

Image shows a slice of angel food cake with text Mom's Best Angel Food Caketopped with strawberries

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  1. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    So sweet. You’re a lucky lady! And this cake needs to happen in my kitchen soon!

    Reply
  2. Aimee Giese | Greeblemonkey says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    OH THE YUM!!!

    Reply
  3. Heidi @foodiecrush says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    When you have a man like that you deserve all the bragging the web will allow. You are one lucky, lucky duck but I’m betting his doing all of that for you is simply a boomerang for all that you do for him. Cheers to you both.

    Reply
  4. Tricia (Once A Month Mom) says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    That is SO SWEET! I am guessing his love language is Acts of Service. 🙂 He is REALLY good at it! That cake looks amazing too. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:49 am

      Possibly! We have yet to do the love language thing… must do that very soon!

      Reply
  5. The Husband says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I love you. 🙂

    Reply
  6. laura @MOMables @SuperGlueMom says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    OMG. sounds delish, sweet and the pics are gorgeous! i’ve pinned it!!! xo
    can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  7. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Beautiful post. And, I always love it when The Husband comments. You are so sweet, Kristen!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:50 am

      I do too… he’s a keeper!

      Reply
  8. Cookbook Queen says

    March 23, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    So very sweet. He obviously is a very smart man…not many realize that the key to a woman’s heart is…LAUNDRY!!

    The cake looks fabulous. I’m sure he considers himself to be very lucky as well.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:49 am

      ROFL – I’m not sure how I missed this comment before! Yes… laundry is all it takes!

      Reply
  9. Jessie says

    March 23, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    My husband does the laundry most of the time too. So I know the quiet love affair that goes along with not having to do that task. What a great recipe. This is one that I’ve been meaning to get to. I’ll definitely make it soon.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:50 am

      It’s such a blessing – and I feel bad because we make a ton of laundry, but he does it and rarely complains! You and I are very lucky ladies!

      Reply
  10. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    March 23, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    How sweet! That cake looks like little pieces of heaven in with those berries and cream.

    Reply
  11. Pat Wogan says

    March 23, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    Thank you for complimenting my angel food cake. You are right, you have a great husband and you are very blessed!

    Reply
  12. raquel@eRecipe.com says

    March 23, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    I love the background story behind your post. Lucky you for having a husband like that and your mom’s angel cake….gorgeous! Yum yum!

    Reply
  13. Nancy Wyatt says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    What an awesome husband! It’s a good thing to share with others how much of a blessing your hubby is. Thanks for sharing the recipe! hugs from Conroe, TX

    Reply
  14. Ben says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    If you have a great husband there’s nothing wrong with bragging! Great looking dessert. I want something sweet now.

    Reply
  15. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    March 23, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    What a great guy!! Between the two of you, you’ve got some incredibly lucky kids. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Kate says

    March 23, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    So…. what do you do with 12 egg yolks??? {{nice love story, too}}

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:52 am

      My mom makes my dad’s favorite… homemade pudding! We did cream pies! So many yummy things to be made.

      Reply
  17. El says

    March 23, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    It’s wonderful to have a true partner in life. Cake is a great way to celebrate!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:52 am

      I totally agree!

      Reply
  18. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    March 24, 2012 at 4:34 am

    Oh my gosh your husband is the best you lucky girl!!

    Reply
  19. Aggie says

    March 24, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Ok, I have to say your husband really does deserve that cake!! 🙂

    Angel food is my favorite too, & I made it once and it came out flat. I have to try it again, love this vintage Betty Crocker recipe!

    Great seeing you girl!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:53 am

      It’s all about the pounding on the counter to get the air bubbles out. That and whipping it good!

      Reply
  20. Pinky says

    March 24, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Wow, what an amazing guy you have there!!!! We have been married for 44 years and my hubby is a great guy but laundry????? No way. He DOES do alot though and is very handy, makes furniture, gardens etc., etc. I hope you happily celebrate YOUR 44th anniversary too. XO, Pinky

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:53 am

      44 Years? See… he has his own special keeper qualities, obviously! Congrats!!

      Reply
  21. Foodiewife says

    March 24, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I can’t help but brag about my own husband. He’s my best friend and a Prince in my eyes. We love Angel Food Cake, and it’s been on my list to make one, from scratch. I guess I could use the egg yolks to make lots of ice cream custard, right? Or Hollandaise. I think that’s what’s kept me from cracking a dozen eggs for the egg whites. However, like you said, my husband does so much for me. Thanks for the inspiration, and beautiful photos as inspiration.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:54 am

      Ice cream and pudding and cream pies… so many yummy things can be made with the yolks.
      Congrats on marrying a wonderful guy!

      Reply
  22. Cindy says

    March 24, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Oooh, this looks great! I’ve never even tried to make an angel food cake. I use it most in trifles, so I haven’t wanted to break my own heart by ripping my hard work into little pieces. 😉 Now I want to make one. Thanks! And Nick rocks. But he is lucky to have you, TOO. Hope your trip home went well (it hasn’t started yet)!

    Reply
  23. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    March 24, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Sweetest guy ever. I love your family.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:55 am

      Thanks 😉 I do feel really lucky!

      Reply
  24. Barbara says

    March 25, 2012 at 6:59 am

    Nick sounds like a gem! What a lovely welcome home. Angel food cakes are manna from heaven for certain. My mother made a lovely one too. I love the way you’ve served yours.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:55 am

      Thanks, Barbara. I still haven’t mastered an angel food cake like my mama’s, but I’m getting there!

      Reply
  25. Bev Weidner says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Brag away!

    Reply
  26. Marsha @ The Harried Cook says

    March 27, 2012 at 5:16 am

    You are one blessed woman 🙂 Your husband sounds like a wonderful man! And this cake recipe sounds delicious, too! I am going to bookmark it! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:56 am

      I hope you’ll try it! It’s so good.

      Reply
  27. Chez Us says

    March 29, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Oh you are a lucky lady!!!!! 😉

    I love angel food cake and have not had in years. I use to request it when I was a kid. My mom never made it homemade, instead she used a box; but, I loved when it came out of the pan and there was sugary cake stuff to the sides of the pan. I would take my finger and scrap all that goodness off. Loved it.

    I am going to have to try making it at home, using your recipe. You make it sound so easy. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:57 am

      That is my favorite part too and I made the mistake of showing my kids that goodness. Now I have to fight them for it!

      Reply
  28. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    March 29, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I love this post. I could have said all of the same things about my husband (the “sometimes I can’t wait until he leaves on his next business trip” part I can totally relate to, but he’s wonderful in a zillion, thoughtful ways too). I seriously love these old 70’s classic recipes. What a beautiful angel food cake!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 30, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Thanks so much, Lori! If you are anything like us, we have our peaks and valleys, but luckily the peaks far outweigh the valley’s. Even still, it is nice to have some time apart as well. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Sheryl says

    March 30, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Hi Kristen,
    I have NEVER made an Angel Food Cake from scratch and the only reason I tried was because I just fell in love with your love story ! I have an incredibly supportive, loving, helpful husband and I too am the luckiest woman alive :0) And I think hes now in love with your mother.. LOL .. Recipe turned out fantastic!! No more boxed cakes for us. Thank you for sharing your moms wonderful recipe :0)

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 31, 2012 at 3:21 pm

      Oh this totally made me smile!
      I am so very glad the cake worked out for you. I can’t believe how much better it is than boxed… such a difference.
      Thanks for coming back and letting me know and I’m glad that both of us are lucky ladies!

      Reply
  30. Doug Barnard says

    April 6, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Looks delicious! What a great taste and food texture this must have, thanks!

    Reply
  31. Julie says

    June 3, 2012 at 9:52 am

    Your cake is in my oven right now. I have made angelfood several times to mixed results. I hope it tastes as good as it smells.

    Reply

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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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