Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Heavenly Angel Food Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 12 eggs

• 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Separate eggs; discard yolks or refrigerate for another use. Measure egg whites, adding or removing whites as needed to equal 1-1/2 cups. Place in a mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, sift confectioners' sugar and flour together three times; set aside. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on high speed. Gradually add sugar, beating until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form. Fold in flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely before removing cake from pan.

FOOTNOTE

• Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals 101 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.