This is one of our all-time favorite summertime treats around here. We have it at least once a month. It is so good and it's healthier than lots of other treats. We always turn our angel food cake into strawberry shortcake because it's just that much more tasty! All you do is add some slightly sweetened strawberries and a bit of whipped cream and there you go! YUM!
Angel Food Cake:
Ingredients:
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1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 12)
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1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or you could try another flavor, like orange)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup sugar
Directions:
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Let egg whites sit at room temperature
for 30 minutes.
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Sift powdered sugar and flour
together three times; set aside.
- Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt
to egg whites. Beat on high speed.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until
sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in flour mixture, 1/4 cup
at a time. Spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through
batter with a knife to remove air pockets.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for
40-45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched and is not sticky.
Immediately invert pan; cool completely before removing cake from pan.
I found this recipe for angel food cake here.
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| Here is the finished cake! |
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| Mmm...so light and fluffy! |
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| It looks delicious but it seems to be missing something... |
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| That looks better but it is still missing something... |
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| Perfect! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go eat my strawberry shortcake. |
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