Best Angel Food Cake
Follow the instructions and you will have the best angel cake!…for the best results make certain to allow the egg whites to come down to almost room temperature before beating and also sift the flour and confectioners sugar two times
Also see my chocolate angel food cake recipe HERE
Yield 20 slices
Nutritional facts for 1 slice of cake; Calories 101/ trace fat (saturated fat 0) Cholesterol 0/ Sodium 59 mg/ Carbohydrate 23 grams
INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10-12 eggs depending on the size of eggs)
1-1/4 cups confectioners sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup white granulated sugar
INSTRUCTIONS:——————————–
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Set oven rack to lowest position)
Prepare an ungreased 10-inch tube pan (do not grease the pan).
Place egg whites in a large copper or stainless steel bowl and allow to stand at room temperature for 45 minutes or until almost room temperature.
Sift confectioners sugar and flour together twice; set aside (sifting another time won’t hurt!).
Add the cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form; gradually add granulated white sugar about 2 tablespoons at a time beating on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
Using a spatula gradually fold in flour mixture about 1/2 cup at a time (do not beat with an electric mixer).
Gently spoon into tube pan.
Gently cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets.
Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry.
Immediately invert pan; cool completely (about 1 hour).
Run a knife around side and center tube of pan, then remove cake to a serving plate.
You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com
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