Pumpkin Angel Cake Recipe

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I created this recipe last fall when I had a bumper crop of pumpkins. Many holiday desserts are high in fat and calories, but this cake is a healthier alternative. It's perfect for holiday entertaining-light enough to serve after a big meal.

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Pumpkin Angel Cake Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

45 40 85

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1 cup cake flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift the flour, 1 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together twice; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Fold in pumpkin.
Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through 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 sides and center tube of pan. Remove to a serving plate. Sprinkle top of cake with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 12 servings.

Originally published as Pumpkin Angel Cake in Country Woman November/December 2004, p31