Monday, August 18, 2008

Angel Food Cake

Move rack to lowest position in oven and preheat to 375
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar *if lumpy sift
1 cup Softasilk cake flour
1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 12)
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract

Directions
Mix powdered sugar and flour; reserve.
Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a large bowl on high speed until stiff peaks form
Beat in granulated sugar on high speed, 2 tbsp at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy
Beat in vanilla and almond extract on low speed; gently fold in flour mixture
Pour into ungreased tube pan, 10X4"
Gently cut through batter with rubber spatula
Bake until top crust is deep golden brown and cracks about 30-40 minutes; do not under bake
Immediately invert on heatproof funnel or bottle until cake is completely cool

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