Angel Food Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Angel Food Cake

• 12 large egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Cream Of Tartar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

How to Make Angel Food Cake

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan; dust out excess flour.
2. In a large, clean, dry bowl, beat 12 large egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
4. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar, beating with a mixer on high speed until stiff and glossy peaks form.
5. In a separate bowl, gently sift together 1 1/2 cups cake flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture in thirds, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
7. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract.
8. Carefully pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack and let the cake cool completely upside down (at least 3 hours).