Angel Food Cake
INGREDIENTS:
1 3/4 C. egg whites (12 to 14 large eggs)
1 t. cream of tartar
1/4 t. salt
1 3/4 C. sugar
1 1/4 C. flour
1 1/2 t. vanilla
3/4 t. almond extract
1/4 t. lemon juice
Optional:
1 C. heavy cream - whipped
1 C. berries such as: strawberries - raspberries,
blueberries and/or blackberries
DIRECTIONS:
1. Sift sugar and flour together 3X. Put egg whites
in mixing bowl, add cream of tartar and salt and beat
till very soft peaks form. With mixer on low speed,
gradually whisk in sugar/flour mixture. Fold in vanilla,
almond and lemon juice. Pour into ungreased 10" tube pan
and smooth top. Run spatula gently through batter to
remove air pockets. Bake till pale brown, about 1 hour
and 10 mins.
2. Remove from oven, turn upside down and cool 1 hour.
Remove. Serve with whipped cream and berries, if desired.
Angel Food Cake
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