Angel Food Cake And Glazes

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375u00b0.

2. 2

   Mix powdered sugar and flour.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in 3-quart bowl on medium speed until foamy.

4. 4

   Beat in granulated sugar on high speed, 1 tablespoon at a time, adding vanilla, almond extract and salt with the last addition of sugar.

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   Continue beating until stiff and glossy.

6. 6

   Do not underbeat.

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   Sprinkle sugar-flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, over meringue, folding in just until sugar-flour mixture disappears.

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   Spread batter in ungreased pan.

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   Cut gently through batter with metal spatula.

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    Bake until cracks feel dry and top springs back when touched lightly, 30 to 35 minutes.

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    Invert pan on heatproof funnel; let stand until cake is cold.

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    Remove from pan.

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    Spread top of cake with vanilla glaze, if desired.

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    Makes 8 servings (130 calories per serving).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.