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Angel Food Cake


Ready In: 85 Minutes
Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Angel Food Cake

DIRECTIONS

  • Make sure the egg whites are allowed to warm to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Sift the flour, measure, and sift 5 or 6 more times with 1/2 cup sugar and the salt. Hold sifter high when sifting to incorporate as much air as possible.
  • Beat the egg whites in a large, very clean bowl or on a large, very clean platter. If using the bowl, a frilled whip, rotary beater, or electric beater can be used. For the platter, a frilled whip is necessary.
  • When the egg whites are foamy, add the cream of tartar and beat in the liquid. When the bubbles are uniform, start adding 1 cup sugar a few tablespoons at a time. Add the flavoring while adding the sugar. Beat until the egg whites will hold stiff peaks and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Fold in the flour while sifting or spooning it over the egg whites. This can be done with a rubber spatula or frilled whip, using a down-the-side and up-through-the-batter motion. Turn the bowl to incorporate evenly. When the flour is thoroughly combined but not overmixed, turn the batter into a 10-inch tube pan (or use two bread pans). The pan must be absolutely free of grease, for the cake must cling to the sides as it rises.
  • Bake the tube pan about 50 minutes, loaf pans about 45. Test by pressing lightly in the center - if the cake springs back it is done. Remove from oven and invert the pan until the cake cools - the edges of the pan must be lifted at least an inch or so while it cools.
  • Many pans are equipped with legs for this purpose. Otherwise, rest the pan upside clown on the edges of three or four teacups, or put the tube over a bottle neck to hang the cake. When the cake is cool it can be removed by pulling from the sides of the pan with a fork.
  • Frost or leave plain as you prefer. To serve the cake, pierce it with a fork at intervals to mark the portions, then pull apart with two forks. The cake will mash if cut in the usual fashion.
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