Cinnamon-Apple Angel Food Cake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This heavenly dessert is as light as a feather and melts in your mouth. The cinnamon-apple glaze is delightful, and the exquisite flavor and texture prove it's a true from-scratch dessert! -Marlys Benning, Ackley, Iowa Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10 eggs) |
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 cup cake flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup sugar |
glaze: |
1/3 cup butter, cubed |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
3 to 4 tablespoons apple juice or cider |
Directions:
1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar and flour together twice; set aside.
2. Add cream of tartar, vanilla and almond extract and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
3. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.
5. For glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon until blended. Add apple juice slowly until glaze is thin enough to achieve a drizzle consistency. Drizzle over cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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