Mini Angel Food Cakes with Marshmallow Frosting Recipe

This Mini Angel Food Cakes with Marshmallow Frosting recipe is a fluffy and light recipe, which uses coconut water and marshmallow cream. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 1 hour.

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Mini Angel Food Cakes with Marshmallow Frosting Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 (16-ounce) box angel food cake mix
• 2/3 cup coconut water (or regular water)

For the Marshmallow Frosting:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup marshmallow cream
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes, for decorating

Special Equipment:

• 2 (6-count) ungreased mini angel food cake pans

How To Make Mini Angel Food Cakes with Marshmallow Frosting

1. Prep Oven and Make Batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat together the angel food cake mix and the coconut water according to the package directions.
2. Bake the Cakes: Fill the 2 (6-count) ungreased mini angel food cake pans about halfway with the batter. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cakes are puffed, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. Cool the Cakes Upside Down: Immediately upon removing them from the oven, invert the pans onto wire cooling racks. Allow the cakes to cool completely upside down before removing them from the pans (this prevents them from collapsing).
4. Start the Frosting: Bring about 2 inches of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. In a large, heatproof glass bowl (that will fit over the saucepan), combine the 1/4 cup of water, sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar, and egg whites.
5. Whip the Frosting: Place the glass bowl over the simmering water (creating a double boiler). Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture constantly for 7 minutes. The frosting is done when it is smooth, shiny, and forms stiff peaks.
6. Finish and Frost: Remove the bowl from the heat and slowly beat in the marshmallow cream until it is just combined.
7. Decorate: Once the mini cakes are completely cool, remove them from the pans (use a thin knife if needed). Frost each cake with the marshmallow frosting and sprinkle the tops with coconut flakes.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get the cakes out of the pan? The secret to angel food cake is to not grease the pans. The batter needs to “climb” up the ungreased sides to get its classic airy lift. Once they are 100% cooled (upside down), you can run a thin spatula or knife around the edges to release them.
• Why do I have to cool them upside down? This is the most important step! Angel food cake is very delicate. Cooling it upside down allows gravity to keep it “stretched out,” preventing the light, airy structure from collapsing on itself.
• What if I don’t have mini angel food pans? You can use a standard 24-count ungreased mini muffin tin. The baking time will be similar, perhaps a few minutes less.
• Can I use regular water instead of coconut water? Yes, the regular water listed on the cake mix box will work perfectly. The coconut water is a simple substitution that adds a very subtle, tropical flavor to the cake.

What To Serve With Mini Angel Food Cakes

These light cakes are perfect with a fresh, tart contrast.

• A side of fresh mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries)
• A drizzle of tart raspberry or strawberry sauce
• A cup of hot tea

How To Store Mini Angel Food Cakes

• Room Temperature: These cakes are best eaten the day they are made. The marshmallow frosting is very stable and can be stored at room temperature (unlike cream cheese frosting). Store them loosely covered in a cake dome or airtight container for up to 2 days. The frosting will get slightly crisp on the outside.
• Freeze: Do not freeze the frosted cakes, as the frosting texture will change.

Mini Angel Food Cakes Nutrition Facts

(Per mini cake, assuming 12)

• Calories: ~190 kcal
• Total Fat: 1.5g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 280mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 42g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 32g
• Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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