Heavenly Angel Food Cake

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups egg whites (9-12 large eggs)
  • 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. Separate eggs; discard yolks or refrigerate for another use. Measure egg whites, adding or removing whites as needed to equal 1-1/2 cups. Place in a mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, sift confectioners' sugar and flour together three times; set aside.
3. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on high speed. Gradually add sugar, beating until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form.
4. Fold in flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time.
5. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. *Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets.*
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
7. Immediately invert pan; cool completely before removing cake from pan.