Pumpkin Angel Cake
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.12 ServingsPrep: 45 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
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.
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- Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove to a serving