Angel Cake

Photo: flickr user toadstool ring

Ingredients

1 cup cake flour (can substitute 1 c. minus 2 tbsp. sift

1/2 cup granulated or confectioners' sugar

1 1/2 cups egg whites (10 to 12 eggs)

2 1/2 tablespoons cold water

1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sifted sugar

Preparation

An electric mixer method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift, then measure 1 cup cake flour. Add and sift again 6 times: 1/2 cup granulated or confectioners' sugar.

Combine: 1 1/2 cups egg whites, 2 1/2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat until stiff, but not dry. Stop while the mixture is still glossy.

Fold in 1 cup sifted sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time. Lightly fold in the flour and sugar mixture, a small amount at a time. Pour batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for about 45 minutes.