Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Have an ungreased 10-inch tube pan at hand.

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   Combine cake flour and 1 c. brown sugar.

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   In a large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt till foamy.

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   Gradually add in second c. of brown sugar.

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   Continue to beat till stiff peaks form.

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   Add in vanilla; blend well.

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   Divide flour-brown sugar mix into 4 portions.

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   Use a large rubber spatula to fold each portion in separately; gently lift meringue up and roll it over onto itself.

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    Fold JUST till no traces of dry ingredients can be seen.

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    Gently push batter into pan.

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    With a long, sharp knife, make 5 or possibly 6 vertical cuts through batter to get rid of large air pockets.

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    Bake 45 min, or possibly till top of cake springs back after it is lightly touched with a finger.

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    As soon as cake is removed from the oven, IMMEDIATELY invert pan.

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    If pan does not have legs, place the center tube over the neck of a large, heavy bottle.

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    Don't remove from pan till cake is COMPLETELY cold...takes at least an hour.

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    Dust with sifted powdered sugar, or possibly frost with a favorite icing.

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    Here's an extra-ordinary cake with a delicate difference.

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    Wis/Gramma.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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