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angel food cake

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Private Recipe by
Edna Kidwell
Junction City, KS

I love angel food cake, this is the best recipe I've found. This can also be frozen for up to 6 months.

(1 rating)
yield 12 -16
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For angel food cake

  • 1 1/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 c
    cake flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    egg whites
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    sugar

How To Make angel food cake

  • 1
    Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift powdered sugar and flour together twice; set aside.
  • 2
    Add cream of tarter, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 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 cups at a time.
  • 3
    Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool competely, about 1 hour.
  • 4
    Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Drizzle with glaze or frost if desired.
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