Angel Food Cake
Oct 23, 2009
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Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10), room temperature
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Method:
- In a bowl, beat egg whites, extracts and salt at high speed.
- While beating, gradually add sugar; beat until sugar is dissolved and mixture forms stiff peaks.
- Combine confectioners' sugar and flour; gradually fold into the batter, 1/4 cup at a time.
- Gently spoon mixture into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan.
- With a metal spatula or knife, cut through the batter to break large air pockets.
- Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Immediately invert cake in pan to cool completely.
- When cool, remove from pan.
A heavenly dessert