Angel Food French Toast.
I think I’ve finally figured out why I love breakfast so much.
Besides, of course, the obvious eggs and bacon. And really crusty toast with butter. And biscuits. And tortillas with breakfast things. And mimosas. And casseroles. And brunch. Like, brunch in general.
It’s one of the only meals where it’s truly acceptable to eat dessert.
Pancakes, french toast, donuts… it’s all breakfast food! Winning.
And because of that, I’ve totally justified this whole cake for breakfast deal. I mean, angel food cake is touted as the lighter dessert, right? It’s the treat that people eat when they go on a diet and when paired with fruit, it gets even healthier. So I got to thinking – I bet some of these slices are even less caloric that the really thick italian bread I’d use to make french toast anyway.
See? It’s alllll making sense now.
There is something about this breakfast cake that is making me think I won’t be using bread again anytime soon. In true angel food cake fashion, it’s not like it’s super sweet or anything, so that helps. I don’t add any additional sugar to the egg mixture, which also is beneficial. But the inside? ohmygosh. The outside is your typical crusty french toast but the inside is still your typical light-as-air angel food cake.
It’s like biting into a crunchy cloud. And it’s the least-heavy french toast I’ve ever tasted. Which makes a few slices of bacon on the side totally acceptable. And balanced. (<—- PROTEIN.)
Oh and can I give a helpful hint? If you are going to do this with your angel food cake – like slice it up, dip it in egg, fry it in butter and all around trash it up, just buy one. I learned the hard way that hey, angel food cake is sort of a pain in the butt to make from scratch. If I am making it, I am going to enjoy it in it’s purest form possible.
Not covered in sugar and cream and everything delicious and just sdfkhjdsfkjhsdkjfhdsf. Yeah. No words.
Angel Food French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake, sliced into 12 pieces
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
for topping:
Instructions
- Im a measuring cup, whisk flour into a few tablespoons of milk until it’s totally dissolved to create a bit of a slurry. Add back to the rest of the milk.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium to medium-low heat. Gently dip each piece of angel food cake into the egg mixture, fully submerging it and covering all the sides. Make sure to let most of the egg drip off. Place a bit of butter in the skillet/griddle, then place cake on it and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. The only additional step here is you want to fry each side, then turn it on it’s “back” and get that thick third end of the cake. Repeat with remaining slices, adding a bit of butter each time.
- Serve with syrup, berries, whipped cream and fresh mint!
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159 Comments on “Angel Food French Toast.”
This is so neat! Cool recipe!
Why oh why!!! You are killing me, in the best way! I can’t wait to unpack all my kitchen supplies in two weeks. This is now in the top 3 recipes I must make ASAP!! In Texas the HEB has a box do it yourself angel food cake that turns out perfect every time. Get someone to ship a couple boxes to you :)
So clever! My favorite french toast in the past has been usually with an egg-y bread like brioche or challah, but I’m sure this is MUCH lighter and just as delicious. I wish I could transport this to my kitchen table right.now.
Breakfast is my favorite meal ever because anything is fair game.
I tried angel food cake from scratch once. It really wasn’t pretty, but i will totally buy one to try this because this all makes perfect sense to me.
I remember when my mom did WW back in the day, she’d always buy Angel Food Cake because it was a good treat. And then she’d get pissed when we would eat it all in one night. I need to give up my gluten free ways just for this… and then suffer the consequences.
Oh man! I must try this recipe, it looks incredible!!
Oh no, why did you have to go and put this idea in my head? This is ridiculous. Love it. Must make it this weekend. Pure evil.
Uhm, so I’m not completely sure, but this might be the greatest idea I have ever heard of, in my entire life. As in, I will never eat French toast the same way again. There is nothing I love more than French toast and angel food cake, so well you can see why I’m excited to try this! Truly inspirational!
what a creative breakfast idea!
Breakfast has always been my favorite meal of the day,shame on those people who skip it . Hand me another huge cinnamon roll!
Ok, these photos are absolutely GORGEOUS Jess!! So beautiful and full of colour. I can’t even remember the last time I had angel food cake but whenever it was, I can confidently say that it came out of a Betty Crocker box. I wouldn’t know where to start when it comes to making it yourself, but whether home made or from a box, I think everyone needs this breakfast in their life!
I have done this with angle food cake. It’s simply amazing! My favorite cake of all time!! Love your photos and recipe!
I’m SO making this with a strawberry rhubarb chutney. You never cease to amaze me!!!
Perfect accord! Any chance we could be blessed with the recipe for said “Strawberry Rhubarb Chutney”?…My two favorite fruits…married with Jessica’s brilliant …positively “Spring” – like-yet-decadent brunch would be utter bliss for my tribe’s table this weekend!
Soo good! Genius idea.
I just made french toast with Hawaiian bread…I totally need to try angel food next! I bet it’s just soooo perfect!
Such a great idea! I love love love angel food cake but I’ve never thought to transform it in a french toast!
I’ll be trying this for sure, I bet it would make for a great Sunday breakfast!
xo, Elisa
This looks heavenly! Will definitely make it this weekend. Thank you for the wonderful idea!
French toast is my favorite everrrrrr and I adore angel food cake. This is UNbelievable. Never would have thought to do this in a million years. That first photo is gorgeous!!!
If I ever get married I decided I want to have a brunch Bridal shower complete with breakfast and this has to be on the menu!! This was be just the most delicious mix of salty and sweet!! I HAVE TO TRY IT!!!
Nailed it. Cake for breakfast and a nice big justification to go with it.
SO creative I love it!!!! looks super light and fluffy – will def have to try!
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!
This is a genius idea! French toast is usually so heavy and rich – but this sounds like a great lightened up alternative!
Can you adopt me and make me Angel Food Cake French Toast in bed every morning?
(That is by far the creepiest plea I’ve ever made to you.)
You are killing me with this!! Absolutely amazing!
This looks amazingly delicious! i’m not one for dessert or sweets, but those strawberries and blueberries just wink at me ;)
xo Julia
That looks SO delicious!!! It would be great for a Mother’s Day brunch!
Oh how I love French Toast – and genius to make with that Angel Food cake!!! I can see this happening soon on my weekend breakfast table!!! xoxo
Welcome to my world. My partner has made this for me many times – though not quite as many times as I would like. Pure, unadulterated, food-gasm.
This is pure genius!!
This is genius! Plus you could make your own angel cake and go crazy with the fillings. Blueberry? Chocolate chip? Cinnamon Chip with cardamom whipped cream in the fall? Yes!
Pretty awesome idea!
How’d you even come up with this?! Awesome!
this looks to DIE for… ughhhh. Can you just ship me some premade and all pretty like that?
i love angel food cake but never thought to use it in french toast! genius.
This looks so pretty. I cant imagine the texture of this…will have to try this soon
this looks freaking amazing!! what a genius idea!
You are beyond brilliant. Always love seeing the recipes you come up with and this one is by far one of my favorites—SO smart and delicious. Cannot wait to try at home :) Thanks for the inspiration as usual :)
xo
Erin
I just looked at the salad I have for lunch and wanted to kill myself.
Yum! (my stomach is growling.) This would be darling for Easter morning.
I’m ddyyyyyiiinnnggg. This is seriously amazing. I had big plans to make bacon biscuits this weekend but I may need to put those off a week so I can make this instead.
My lord I wish we were able to buy angel food cake in stores in the Netherlands, beause this sounds sooooo damn delicious!
Please send me one ;)
Your recipes complete my life. I can’t believe I haven’t see this done before! Also keep it up with the Girls recaps, I’m so happy to read a blogger that is also a fan of weekly secondhand embarrassment.
P.S. and team Adam for the win.
Angel food cake reminds me of my childhood. My parents would always have it in the house and we would top it with berries and cool whip for dessert. I think in their eyes they saw this as a healthier alternative to chocolate cupcakes. :)
Brilliant . Simply. Brilliant .
What a freaking cool idea! I`m totally loving it!
OH.MY.STARS! I love french toast and make it many ways- but this??? Why am I eating paleo right now?? :( I have been thinking when this paleo challenge is over french toast NEEDS to be on the menu, I am now revising it to THIS french toast MUST be on the menu!!
Sounds very decadent! Sounds like a perfect recipe for a brunch party.
Wow this looks amazing!!! How decadent.
Cool! And if I recall correctly, Angel Food Cake is decently low-cal, so maybe it could even be considered healthy ;)
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