Maple Nut Angel Food Cake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This cake has been a favorite in our family for many years. It was a regular request when our three sons were young. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10) |
1-1/4 cups cake flour |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring |
1 cup sugar |
3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift together flour and brown sugar twice; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and maple flavoring. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture a fourth at a time.
2. Spoon half the batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan; sprinkle with nuts. Cut through batter with knife; spoon in remaining batter. Bake on the lowest rack at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and cracks feel dry. Immediately invert baking pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
3. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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