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Maple Nut Angel Food Cake

Maple Nut Angel Food Cake
This cake has been a favorite in our family for many years. It was a regular request when our three sons were young.
12-16 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
  • 1-1/4 cups cake flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Directions

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift
  • together flour and brown sugar twice; set aside. In a large bowl,
  • beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until
  • soft peaks form. Add vanilla and maple flavoring. Gradually beat in
  • sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks
  • form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture a
  • fourth at a time.
  • Spoon half the batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan; sprinkle
  • with nuts. Cut through batter with knife; spoon in remaining batter.
  • Bake on the lowest rack at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until
  • lightly browned and cracks feel dry. Immediately invert baking pan;
  • cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a
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Maple Nut Angel Food Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • serving plate. Yield: 12-16 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 175 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 79 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013