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ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Contributed By: chinup2
American Heart Association

Ingredients

1 cup Sifted cake flour
1/2 cup Sugar
1 1/4 cups (10 to 12) egg whites, room temperature
1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon Almond extract
3/4 cup Sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350: F.

In 2 medium bowls, sift flour and = cup sugar together 3 times.

In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, vanilla and almond extract. Continue beating until soft, moist, glossy peaks form.

Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar and continue beating at high speed until volume increases and stiff peaks form.

By hand, gently fold in sifted flour-sugar mixture only until all flour is moistened.

Pour into 9-inch tube pan. Cut through batter carefully with a thin spatula to break up large air pockets. Bake 40 to 45 minutes.

Remove from oven and invert pan for 1= hours or until cold. Remove cake from pan before storing.

Serving Suggestion: Fresh strawberries make a great topping for this cake.

Cook's Notes

Calories: 119 kcal Protein: 3 gm Carbohydrates: 27 gm Total Fat: 0 gm Saturated Fat: 0 gm Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 gm Monounsaturated Fat: 0 gm Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 56 mg Potassium: 52 mg Calcium: 4 mg

Nutrient Information

Calories119
Total Fat0
Saturated Fat0
Polyunsaturated Fat0
Carbohydrates27
Protein3
Calcium4
Sodium56

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Meal Type: Dessert