Angel Cake

Ingredients

1 cup cake flour (can substitute 1 c. minus 2 tbsp. sift
1/2 cup granulated or confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups egg whites (10 to 12 eggs)
2 1/2 tablespoons cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sifted sugar

Preparation

1
An electric mixer method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift, then measure 1 cup cake flour. Add and sift again 6 times: 1/2 cup granulated or confectioners' sugar.
2
Combine: 1 1/2 cups egg whites, 2 1/2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat until stiff, but not dry. Stop while the mixture is still glossy.
3
Fold in 1 cup sifted sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time. Lightly fold in the flour and sugar mixture, a small amount at a time. Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for about 45 minutes.

Tools

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Yield:

1.0 servings

Added:

Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 11:53pm

Creator:

Anonymous

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