Angel Food Cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Serving Size: 1 piece

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Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour (NOT all purpose flour)
- 3/4 cup sugar, granulated sugar, granulated
- 12 egg whites, cold (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt salt
- 3/4 cup sugar, granulated
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract  
 
Sweet, airy, and delicate, this white sponge cake goes particularly well with a fresh berry sauce.
 
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350ยบ F. Do not grease the tube pan.
  • Sift flour and 3/4 cup of sugar
    together, set aside in a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat together egg whites, cream of
    tartar, and salt until the mixture becomes foamy. Gradually add 3/4 cup of sugar in small amounts
    while continuing to beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Add the vanilla and almond

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extract and continue beating until the meringue holds stiff peaks. Gently fold in the flour and
sugar combination until just combined.
  • Pour batter into ungreased tube pan. Gently run a
    spatula through the batter to prevent large air pockets from forming.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes.
    Remove from oven and immediately invert pan on a rack or a bottle for 1 to 1-1/2 hours to cool
    completely. Cut carefully around the sides of the cake to remove. Garnish as desired.


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