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Angel Food Cake

1 cup cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/4 cups egg whites (about 9)
1-1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine cake flour and 1/2 cup sugar; set aside. In a mixing bowl,
beat egg whites, cream of tartar, extracts and salt on high speed
until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time,
beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in reserved flour
mixture, about 1/3 cup at a time. Gently pour into an ungreased

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 20, 2008

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Angel Food Cake cont.

10-in. tube pan. Carefully run a knife through batter to remove air
pockets. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until cake springs
back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry. Immediately invert
pan; cool completely. Run a knife around edge and center tube to
loosen; remove cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: 12-16 servings.