Snow Cake Recipe

This dreamy Snow Cake is the perfect way to use up leftover egg whites! Starting with a light and airy base, similar to angel food cake, the addition of melted butter creates a surprisingly delightful, tender crumb. This simple yet elegant Finnish-inspired cake is best enjoyed dusted with powdered sugar and your favorite chopped nuts. Get ready to be amazed by its unique texture and delicate flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 183.8 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Snow Cake

Egg White
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
Sifted Flour
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Vanilla
¼ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.) for dusting

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How to Make Snow Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan or bundt pan.
In a large, clean bowl, beat 8 large egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups cake flour, ½ cup cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Gently fold the melted butter into the batter.
Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other flavoring of your choice).
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-80 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake may not rise significantly.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar and chopped nuts before serving.