Angel food sponge is the perfect combination of delicate, flaky dough and light yeast dough. Made with both baking powder and yeast, this gluten-free sponge rises high in the oven while maintaining the delicious texture of a yeast sponge.

In this collection, you'll find the best recipes to help you easily make angel food cake.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Angel food sponge cake with egg whites

Light, flaky, and delicious—it's no wonder we call this sponge cake angel food. This classic recipe uses both baking powder and baking soda, resulting in the fluffiest dough imaginable.
Nutritional value per serving
249.9 kcal
  • Proteins: 6.8 g
  • Fats: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55.1 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    A simple recipe.
  • Number of servings: 12

Ingredients

Servings
  • Water
    2 tbsp
  • Dry yeast
    0.25 tsp
  • Wheat flour
    200 G
  • Whole grain flour
    100 G
  • Baking powder
    1 tsp
  • Soda
    0.5 tsp
  • Butter
    150 G

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the chopped butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse flour.

Step 3

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead it lightly.

Step 4

Form the dough into a rectangle. Cut it into 4 pieces and stack them on top of each other. Roll it out. Repeat the process.
Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Then cut the dough pieces into squares and place them on the baking sheet.

Step 5

Cover loosely with foil or a clean kitchen towel and leave in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Bake the sponge cake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes until beautifully golden brown.

Step 7

Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

Step 8

The angel food cake is ready. Serve it with honey, syrups, or cream.

Fluffy white sponge cake

This white sponge cake recipe is considered a classic. Light and fluffy, moist and flavorful. Make this egg white sponge cake without yolks for your holiday table, and you're guaranteed to be satisfied.

Ingredients

  • Sugar - 100 g
  • Eggs - 2 pcs.
  • Wheat flour - 200 g
  • Vanilla extract - 2 tsp
  • Baking powder - 1 tsp
  • Milk - 50 ml
  • Butter - 100 g

Cooking time: 50 min

Servings: 12

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

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Step 2

Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a muffin tin or line a muffin tin with paper liners.

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Step 3 

In a medium bowl, combine sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla.

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Step 4

Mix the flour and baking powder, add them to the beaten mixture, and mix well. Finally, add the milk and mix until the dough is smooth.

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Step 5

Place the dough on a baking sheet or in molds.

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Step 6

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in a preheated oven.

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Step 7

Now you can decorate your angel food cake with any filling you like!

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Snow-white sponge cake with egg whites

This delicious sponge cake resembles angel wings—snow-white, airy, and light! Be sure to try the delicious egg white cake.

Ingredients

  • Dry yeast - 2 tsp
  • Egg whites - 2 pcs
  • Wheat flour - 200 g
  • Soda - 1 tsp
  • Baking powder - 1 tsp
  • Sugar - 2 tbsp
  • Butter - 100 g

Cooking time: 50 min

Servings: 12

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

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Step 2

In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine yeast, flour, baking powder, baking soda, egg whites, and sugar.

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Step 3 

Add chopped butter to the mixture.

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Step 4

Place the dough on a floured surface and press lightly.

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Step 5

Roll out the dough. Then place it on a baking sheet.

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Step 6

Bake the biscuit at 180°C for 20 minutes.

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Step 7

We take the sponge cake out of the pan and let it cool.

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Step 8

Now you can decorate your angel food cake with any filling you like!

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Delicate protein sponge cake

This heavenly, delicate sponge cake is lighter than air, and its fluffy, soft interior simply melts in your mouth. Truly the perfect holiday treat!

Ingredients

  • Dry yeast - 1 tsp
  • Egg whites - 2 pcs
  • Wheat flour - 200 g
  • Soda - ½ tsp
  • Baking powder - 1 tsp
  • Sugar - 3 tbsp
  • Butter - 500 g

Cooking time: 50 min

Servings: 12

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

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Step 2

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and yeast.

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Step 3 

Finely chop the butter and add it to the dry mixture.

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Step 4

Add the egg whites and mix until smooth.

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Step 5

Place the dough on a well-floured surface and roll it out into a square about 3 cm thick. Fold the dough in half and roll it out again.

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Step 6

Place the dough into the pan and place in a preheated oven.

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Step 7

Bake the biscuit at 180°C for 20 minutes.

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Step 8

We take the sponge cake out of the pan and let it cool.

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Step 9

Now you can decorate your angel food cake with any filling you like!

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Julia Small's video recipe for "White Angel" sponge cake

Are you ready for the easiest and fastest sponge cake recipe? Julia Small's "White Angel" has a heavenly texture thanks to the addition of baking soda, baking powder, and yeast. This recipe will become your new favorite because anyone can make it! In just 50 minutes, you'll have the most tender, yolk-free sponge cake on your table. Give it a try—you won't regret it!