The Best Homemade Egg White Cake

This delicious and easy egg white cake is super fluffy and perfect for breakfast and even for dessert. You can customize the final mixture with some ingredients that you like most, such as strawberries, mixed berries or chocolate chips.

It's a super tasty and fluffy cake with just 7 ingredients! You only need 15 minutes to prepare the cake batter and 25 minutes to bake. It's the perfect homemade cake!

You can make many recipes with leftover egg white and this cake is a great example of that. Enjoy this delicious egg white cake for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee!

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Bellow you will find the detailed instructions and a step-by-step video guide for best results.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE EGG WHITE CAKE

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour.

Step 2: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat the sugar, egg whites and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Pour the lemon juice, vanilla extract and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it's nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous and creamy mixture. Using a rubber spatula or sturdy whisk, give the batter a final turn to make sure there are no lumps at the bottom and sides of the bowl.

Step 3: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 4: Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes inside the pan.

Step 5: Remove from the pan and place the cake onto a wire rack or serving plate. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve (for a better presentation, garnish the cake with powdered sugar).

RECIPE TIPS

Use these two techniques to know when a cake is done:
Toothpick test: Insert a toothpick into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean with no batter sticking to it, the cake is done. If there are still some wet crumbs or batter stuck to the toothpick, leave the cake in the oven for a few more minutes.

Finger test: Gently press the center of the cake with your finger. If it springs back and doesn't leave an indentation, the cake is done. If you notice that your finger leaves indents when you press down, put the cake back in the oven for a few more minutes and check again.

Some tips to prevent the cake from sinking:
If the cake is taken out of the oven before it is fully cooked in the center, it can collapse as it cools. Use a toothpick to test whether the cake is cooked, it should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.

Do not open the oven door while the cake is cooking, sudden temperature changes can also affect the cake’s structure, leading to the cake sinking.
Always make sure to preheat the oven before placing the cake in the oven.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long to let cake cool in a pan?
It may vary depending on the type of cake, pan and kitchen temperature.
For most cakes, allow to cool about 25 to 30 minutes to ensure the cake doesn't fall apart.
After this initial cooling period, you can also run a knife along the edges of the cake to loosen it from the sides of the pan.

How to keep a cake from sticking?
Grease a pan with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).
You can also use parchment paper. Grease the pan with butter and line the bottom of the cake pan with parchment paper cut to size.

Can I add strawberries or mixed berries to the cake batter?
Absolutely! You may need to add a little more flour to the cake. Dry the fruit well and fold it into the cake batter with a spatula.

The Best Homemade Egg White Cake

The most easy and delicious homemade egg white cake. It's a simple recipe that only takes 25 minutes to bake! Recipe includes a how-to video.

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Cakes, Desserts, Easy Breakfast Ideas, Recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 slices
Prep Time:20 m
Cook Time:25 m
Total Time:45 m
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Ingredients
• 5 egg whites
• 75 ml (1/3 cup) lemon juice
• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of one lemon
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan (24 x 8 centimeters (9 1/2-inch diameter with 3 1/4-inch-high sides)) with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).
2. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat on medium speed the sugar, egg whites and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Pour the lemon juice, vanilla extract and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it's nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous and creamy mixture. Using a rubber spatula or sturdy whisk, give the batter a final turn to make sure there are no lumps at the bottom and sides of the bowl.
3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
4. Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes inside the pan.
5. Remove from the pan and place the cake onto a wire rack or serving plate. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.
The Best Homemade Egg White Cake
Nutrition facts
Serves 12 slices
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 118
Total Fat 0 g(0%)
Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
Cholesterol 0 mg(0%)
Sodium 16 mg(1%)
Total Carbohydrate 25.5 g(9%)
Protein 3.5 g