Gluten-free coconut Angel Food Cake made with coconut flour, topped with coconut whipped cream and fresh strawberries, is a dessert everyone will enjoy.
I usually don’t make gluten-free desserts, but when some friends came and asked me to make some meals for their dear friend who was gluten intolerant, I couldn’t say no.
So here I was, meal planning, and I know not every meal needs a dessert, but when you are taking a meal to someone, a dessert must always be included. I only make a few gluten-free desserts besides ice cream, so my menu felt limited. I wanted something special for their dear friend. Then angel food cake came to mind. This is a fantastic treat for spring! The colors are warm and inviting, just perfect for this occasion.
I Googled gluten-free angel food cake. Aw, I got so frustrated. I didn’t have half of the ingredients on hand, and they just looked…well, not like angel food cake! I just decided to throw caution to the wind, take my angel food cake recipe, and substitute the flour with coconut flour.
While reading up on coconut flour, I found out it absorbs more liquid, so I added more egg whites; this seemed to do the trick. I was excited and nervous while I waited for it to bake, mainly because I waited until the day of to make the cake, but it worked. I was overjoyed. And the best part was it tasted AMAZING! It is so good that it became my new spring and summer favorite, I know, shocking, right? As it doesn’t even have chocolate!
So here is a tribute to trying new things, good gluten-free desserts, and most importantly, good friends.
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Gluten Free Coconut Angel Food Cake
Ingredients
Gluten Free Coconut Angel Food Cake
- 20 egg whites
- 1 1/4 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white granular sugar
Homemade Coconut Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries washed, rinsed, and quartered
Instructions
Gluten Free Coconut Angel Food Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile, sift together confectioners’ sugar and coconut flour by stirring three times then set aside.
- Add cream of tartar, almond extract, and salt to egg whites; beat on high speed until it starts to get fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add sugar and beat until it is dissolved and stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
- Fold in flour mixture, a scoop at a time. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife by using a swirling motion to remove air pockets.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched, I always check my cake at 40 to see how much more time it needs.
- Immediately invert pan; cool completely before removing cake from pan.
Homemade Coconut Whipped Cream
- With an electric mixer, combine all ingredients and beat until stiff. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Garnish angel food cake with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Serve and devour!
Friends and Family review: This was an instant hit, everyone loved it. The whipped cream was a favorite among the kids, while the cake was the star for the adults. I should have made 2!
We are not gluten free, either, but I love me some angel food cake! Yum!
This recipe is amazing, you would love it! xo San
It didn’t work for me. Usually this doesn’t happen. I want to try again. What do you think went wrong? The eggs had strong peaks. When I added the flour/ conf sugar mix it depleted the egg mixture. The cake didn’t rise right. Any suggestions? Spongy and part fell out of pan when I inverted it. Love your advice. Thanks
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Congratualtions on this post – I want to reach in and have a bite of this dessert, and I would never know by looking that this is GF and I am sure the taste would not give it away either. Your photos are stunning; masterfully done.
Thanks Dan!!! I appreciate it. This is by far one of my favorites! San
Ok so now i want dessert! Easy recipes that look good!
I might have to try a vegan version! 🙂
Another great gluten free recipe for me to use with friends! Plus, angel food cake with strawberries is one of my all time fave desserts.
Mine too Maggie. xo San
Mine too! It’s perfect for spring and summer dinners.
Cannot wait to try- angle food cake is a family favorite! Love all of your recipes, thanks!
Thanks Emily!!! xo San
This fruit cake looks delicious and I love that it is gluten free! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will be sure to pass it along.
Thanks for the share girl! xo San
I have had such a thing for coconut lately. This looks really wonderful!
I’ve always wondered how GF angel food cake would turn out since a friend of mine made it. Yours looks very similar. Is it denser?
So, the texture to the flour is different, a little more grainy. So you can feel slightly that texture but no this cake was not denser, just could feel the texture of the coconut flour. Does this make sense? xo San LOVE questions like this. THANK YOU!
Now that does not look gluten-free — it looks too good! You are a miracle worker!
LOL! Thanks Lois, I was amazed it worked and tasted so good..xo San
I’m not such a fan of regular angel food cake, but this sounds really good!
Thanks Jodie, it is the best! xo San
I love Angel Food Cake–you can do so much with it! I do not have to worry about Gluten free–I have to worry about carb/sugar content (diabetic). I’m sure this tastes delicious!
I can’t do the coconut, but otherwise it looks so good and so spring-y. I’ll just sub the coconut!
Oh no Liz so sad you can’t do coconut. Just sub it for normal flour and then reduce the eggs to 12 egg whites and you will be set. xo San
This looks delicious. Being gluten-free hasn’t been the easiest transition for me over the past six months. I’m sure this recipe will help!
And girl you will love this! xo San
This looks so incredibly delicious!
Oh this looks yummy! I love angel food cake and I bet it’s wonderful with coconut!
That looks so refreshing! A perfect dessert for a BBQ – yum!
Looks great! My daughter loves coconut and has missed good cake since having to go gluten free.
Pam – I can’t wait for you to try it and your daughter. xo San
Boy Does This Look So Yummy I need To Make ASAP!
YAY!!! xo San
This sounds fabulous and perfect for us, because I am gluten-free! I can’t wait to try it.
Helene – I can’t wait for you to try it!! Come and let me know what you think. xo San
Looks So Yummy I Can’t Wait To Make Thank You!
Lisa, I can’t wait for you to make it. Come back and let me know what you think! xo San
Beautiful cake! I am going to file this one for the days I have my gluten free friends over!
And you will enjoy it too! xo San
This looks really good! I recently went gluten-free and am always looking for new recipes. Stopping by from the Weekend Re-treat!
Emily, this makes me so happy! Enjoy! xo San
Awesome recipe and so great it is GF!
Thanks Debbie, enjoy! xo San
That looks soooooo good right now!!!!