12-Egg-White Angel Food Cake

1. 1

   In bowl sift together flour, 3/4 cup sugar and salt.

2. 2

   Re-sift 3 times.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   Beat egg whites until foamy.

5. 5

   Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.

6. 6

   Gradually beat in remaining 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at time, until mixture holds stiff peaks.

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   Fold in vanilla and almond extracts.

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   Add 1/4 flour mixture at time, folding in gently with rubber spatula.

9. 9

   Gently spoon batter into ungreased 10-inch angel food cake pan.

10. 10

    Cut through center of batter 2 or 3 times with spatula to remove large air bubbles.

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    Bake at 350F (180C) 40 to 45 minutes or until top springs back when touched with finger and wood pick inserted near center comes out clean.

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    Invert pan over bottle or inverted funnel and let stand until thoroughly cool.

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    When cool, loosen sides and center with metal spatula and turn out onto platter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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