Angel Food Cake

Amount   Measure   Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------   ------------   --------------------------------
3/4   cup   sugar
1/4   teaspoon   salt
1   cup   cake flour
12   egg whites -- room temperature
1   teaspoon   vanilla extract
1/2   teaspoon   almond extract
1 1/2   teaspoons   cream of tartar

Heat oven to 350°F.

Sift the cake flour, and salt together.

In large bowl beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and extracts together until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form.

Add the flour mixture in batches and gently fold in.

Do not grease the pan. Spoon the batter carefully into pan and smooth top.

Bake for 35 minutes or until skewer inserted halfway between the inner and outer wall comes out clean.

Invert the cake pan and let cool upside down for at least an hour before removing from pan.

Makes 12 servings

Per Serving:
100 Calories; trace Fat (0.7% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 100mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrates.
 
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