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Angel Food Cake

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A light and fluffy masterpiece that seems to float on your palate, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 12 large egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, sift together the cake flour and 3/4 cup of the sugar.
  3. Whip the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  4. Add the remaining sugar to the whipped egg whites gradually, beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  6. Carefully fold in the flour mixture, one-third at a time, until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake springs back when pressed.
  9. Invert the pan onto a cooling rack and cool completely before removing from the pan.

Notes

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap well and freeze for up to 2 months.

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