Orange Dream Angel Food Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 16 servings.
A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite. The orange color makes slices of the cake look so pretty when arranged on individual dessert plates.—Lauren Osborne, Holtwood, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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12 large egg whites
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
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1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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1 teaspoon orange extract
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6 drops red food coloring, optional
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6 drops yellow food coloring, optional
Directions
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1.
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and 3/4 cup sugar together twice; set aside.
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2.
Add the cream of tartar, salt and almond and vanilla extracts to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 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.
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Gently spoon half of batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. To the remaining batter, stir in the orange zest, orange extract and, if desired, food colorings. Gently spoon orange batter over white batter. Cut through both layers with a knife to swirl the orange and remove air pockets.
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4.
Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
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5.
Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 130 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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