Heavenly Angel Food Cake
"This light, moist cake is my favorite," shares Fayrene De Koker of Auburn, Washington. "It tastes heavenly and is special enough for most any occasion."—Fayrene De Koker, Vancouver, Washington20 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups egg whites (about12)
- 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
Directions
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for
- 30 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar and flour together twice; set
- aside.
- 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.
- 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 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. Cake may be frozen