Angel Food Cake

By srumbel

This angel food cake has a completely different texture than the ones made from a mix. My family enjoys it all year long, either plain or topped with berries and whipped cream. —Lucile H. Proctor, Panguitch, Utah
from tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
• 1 cup 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
• Sweetened whipped cream and mixed fresh berries, optional

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar and flour together twice; set aside.
2. Add the cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
3. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts

1 serving (1 slice) equals 120 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.